Fairview, Montana · field elev 2,152 ft
Density Altitude at Fairview (5U6)
Fairview sits at 2,152 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,399 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 | 16.9 | −196 ft | 27.2 | 534 ft |
| February | 21.3 | 118 ft | 32.0 | 867 ft |
| March | 33.4 | 964 ft | 45.8 | 1,804 ft |
| April | 46.1 | 1,824 ft | 60.5 | 2,768 ft |
| May | 57.0 | 2,542 ft | 71.3 | 3,455 ft |
| June | 65.7 | 3,101 ft | 79.1 | 3,941 ft |
| July | 72.0 | 3,499 ft | 86.6 | 4,399 ft |
| August | 70.8 | 3,424 ft | 86.4 | 4,387 ft |
| September | 60.6 | 2,775 ft | 75.8 | 3,736 ft |
| October | 46.5 | 1,851 ft | 59.4 | 2,697 ft |
| November | 31.6 | 840 ft | 41.9 | 1,543 ft |
| December | 20.6 | 69 ft | 30.6 | 770 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 5U6
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,152 ft — the air behaves like 4,424 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,153 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 5U6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fairview reaches roughly 4,399 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 5U6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −196 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,499 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,152 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fairview?
2,152 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5U6 (FAA), in Fairview, Montana.