Washburn, North Dakota · field elev 1,908 ft
Density Altitude at Washburn Municipal (5C8)
Washburn Municipal sits at 1,908 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,877 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 | 12.0 | −857 ft | 22.0 | −138 ft |
| February | 16.1 | −560 ft | 27.1 | 222 ft |
| March | 28.5 | 320 ft | 39.5 | 1,077 ft |
| April | 42.6 | 1,287 ft | 55.4 | 2,137 ft |
| May | 54.4 | 2,071 ft | 66.9 | 2,878 ft |
| June | 64.2 | 2,706 ft | 76.4 | 3,476 ft |
| July | 70.0 | 3,074 ft | 82.9 | 3,877 ft |
| August | 68.8 | 2,999 ft | 82.7 | 3,865 ft |
| September | 59.4 | 2,397 ft | 73.4 | 3,288 ft |
| October | 44.7 | 1,428 ft | 57.0 | 2,241 ft |
| November | 29.7 | 404 ft | 40.1 | 1,118 ft |
| December | 17.8 | −438 ft | 26.8 | 201 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 5C8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,908 ft — the air behaves like 3,883 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,909 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 5C8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Washburn Municipal reaches roughly 3,877 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 5C8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −857 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,074 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,908 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Washburn Municipal?
1,908 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5C8 (FAA), in Washburn, North Dakota.