Oakridge, Oregon · field elev 1,393 ft

Density Altitude at Oakridge State (5S0)

Oakridge State sits at 1,393 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,132 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,132 ft station: OAKRIDGE FISH HATCHERY · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at OAKRIDGE FISH HATCHERY (3 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 37.6 307 ft 43.8 729 ft
February 40.7 519 ft 49.2 1,091 ft
March 44.3 763 ft 54.5 1,442 ft
April 48.3 1,031 ft 59.3 1,756 ft
May 54.2 1,422 ft 65.8 2,176 ft
June 59.1 1,743 ft 71.2 2,519 ft
July 65.4 2,150 ft 80.0 3,070 ft
August 65.5 2,156 ft 81.0 3,132 ft
September 60.7 1,847 ft 75.8 2,809 ft
October 51.3 1,231 ft 62.8 1,983 ft
November 42.1 614 ft 49.0 1,078 ft
December 37.0 266 ft 42.4 635 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 5S0

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,132 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,132 ft

Field elevation 1,393 ft — the air behaves like 3,132 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 5S0 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oakridge State reaches roughly 3,132 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 5S0 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 266 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,156 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,393 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Oakridge State?

1,393 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5S0 (FAA), in Oakridge, Oregon.