Edgeley, North Dakota · field elev 1,604 ft
Density Altitude at Edgeley Municipal (51D)
Edgeley Municipal sits at 1,604 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,389 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8 | −1,254 ft | 19.9 | −669 ft |
| February | 16.1 | −942 ft | 25.2 | −292 ft |
| March | 28.1 | −88 ft | 37.1 | 536 ft |
| April | 42.4 | 896 ft | 53.2 | 1,617 ft |
| May | 55.5 | 1,768 ft | 66.7 | 2,492 ft |
| June | 65.3 | 2,403 ft | 75.7 | 3,060 ft |
| July | 70.1 | 2,708 ft | 81.0 | 3,389 ft |
| August | 68.5 | 2,607 ft | 80.2 | 3,340 ft |
| September | 59.4 | 2,023 ft | 71.4 | 2,790 ft |
| October | 45.3 | 1,092 ft | 55.9 | 1,794 ft |
| November | 30.0 | 45 ft | 38.9 | 659 ft |
| December | 17.6 | −834 ft | 25.5 | −271 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 51D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,604 ft — the air behaves like 3,389 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,605 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 51D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Edgeley Municipal reaches roughly 3,389 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 51D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,254 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,708 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,604 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Edgeley Municipal?
1,604 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 51D (FAA), in Edgeley, North Dakota.