Colville, Washington · field elev 1,883 ft
Density Altitude at Colville Municipal (63S)
Colville Municipal sits at 1,883 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,187 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 | 28.8 | 310 ft | 34.3 | 691 ft |
| February | 32.9 | 594 ft | 41.9 | 1,209 ft |
| March | 41.1 | 1,155 ft | 52.8 | 1,935 ft |
| April | 48.9 | 1,678 ft | 62.5 | 2,566 ft |
| May | 57.6 | 2,249 ft | 72.2 | 3,182 ft |
| June | 63.4 | 2,624 ft | 78.3 | 3,563 ft |
| July | 70.5 | 3,075 ft | 88.4 | 4,181 ft |
| August | 69.7 | 3,025 ft | 88.5 | 4,187 ft |
| September | 61.0 | 2,469 ft | 78.2 | 3,557 ft |
| October | 47.5 | 1,585 ft | 60.6 | 2,444 ft |
| November | 36.2 | 821 ft | 43.5 | 1,317 ft |
| December | 28.8 | 310 ft | 34.2 | 684 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 63S
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,883 ft — the air behaves like 4,218 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,884 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 63S in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Colville Municipal reaches roughly 4,187 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 63S on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 310 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,075 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,883 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Colville Municipal?
1,883 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 63S (FAA), in Colville, Washington.