Malin, Oregon · field elev 4,053 ft
Density Altitude at Malin (4S7)
From a field elevation of 4,053 ft, a typical July afternoon at Malin (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,689 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9 | 3,226 ft | 42.4 | 3,930 ft |
| February | 34.9 | 3,429 ft | 47.2 | 4,246 ft |
| March | 39.6 | 3,744 ft | 53.4 | 4,649 ft |
| April | 44.4 | 4,062 ft | 59.2 | 5,020 ft ▲ |
| May | 53.0 | 4,623 ft | 68.9 | 5,629 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.5 | 5,039 ft | 76.8 | 6,116 ft ▲ |
| July | 66.8 | 5,499 ft | 86.3 | 6,689 ft ▲ |
| August | 65.0 | 5,386 ft | 85.5 | 6,641 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.4 | 4,969 ft | 79.0 | 6,250 ft ▲ |
| October | 48.1 | 4,305 ft | 65.8 | 5,436 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.4 | 3,597 ft | 49.8 | 4,416 ft |
| December | 30.5 | 3,131 ft | 40.8 | 3,824 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for 4S7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,053 ft — the air behaves like 6,671 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,055 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 4S7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Malin reaches roughly 6,689 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at 4S7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,131 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,499 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,053 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Malin?
4,053 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4S7 (FAA), in Malin, Oregon.