Mc Laughlin, South Dakota · field elev 2,008 ft
Density Altitude at Mc Laughlin Municipal (5P2)
Mc Laughlin Municipal sits at 2,008 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,151 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 | 13.8 | −600 ft | 24.1 | 136 ft |
| February | 17.6 | −326 ft | 28.4 | 438 ft |
| March | 30.2 | 563 ft | 41.7 | 1,351 ft |
| April | 42.9 | 1,431 ft | 56.2 | 2,312 ft |
| May | 55.0 | 2,234 ft | 68.1 | 3,077 ft |
| June | 65.6 | 2,918 ft | 78.4 | 3,722 ft |
| July | 71.7 | 3,304 ft | 85.4 | 4,151 ft |
| August | 69.6 | 3,172 ft | 83.9 | 4,060 ft |
| September | 59.5 | 2,526 ft | 73.6 | 3,423 ft |
| October | 44.6 | 1,546 ft | 57.4 | 2,390 ft |
| November | 29.9 | 542 ft | 41.1 | 1,310 ft |
| December | 18.6 | −255 ft | 28.5 | 445 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 5P2
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,008 ft — the air behaves like 4,127 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,009 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 5P2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mc Laughlin Municipal reaches roughly 4,151 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 5P2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −600 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,304 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,008 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mc Laughlin Municipal?
2,008 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5P2 (FAA), in Mc Laughlin, South Dakota.