Kadoka, South Dakota · field elev 2,466 ft
Density Altitude at Kadoka Municipal (5V8)
Kadoka Municipal sits at 2,466 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,878 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 | 20.6 | 462 ft | 33.1 | 1,334 ft |
| February | 23.8 | 688 ft | 37.0 | 1,601 ft |
| March | 34.0 | 1,396 ft | 47.6 | 2,312 ft |
| April | 43.9 | 2,066 ft | 57.8 | 2,980 ft |
| May | 55.1 | 2,805 ft | 68.3 | 3,651 ft |
| June | 66.0 | 3,505 ft | 79.4 | 4,342 ft |
| July | 73.7 | 3,989 ft | 88.2 | 4,878 ft |
| August | 71.7 | 3,864 ft | 87.6 | 4,841 ft |
| September | 61.6 | 3,225 ft | 78.2 | 4,268 ft |
| October | 46.6 | 2,246 ft | 61.8 | 3,238 ft |
| November | 33.2 | 1,341 ft | 47.1 | 2,279 ft |
| December | 23.0 | 632 ft | 35.7 | 1,512 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 5V8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,466 ft — the air behaves like 4,866 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,468 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 5V8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kadoka Municipal reaches roughly 4,878 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 5V8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 462 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,989 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,466 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kadoka Municipal?
2,466 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5V8 (FAA), in Kadoka, South Dakota.