Nordman, Idaho · field elev 2,611 ft
Density Altitude at Priest Lake Usfs (67S)
Priest Lake Usfs sits at 2,611 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,751 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 | 26.9 | 1,086 ft | 31.8 | 1,425 ft |
| February | 29.4 | 1,260 ft | 36.8 | 1,767 ft |
| March | 36.3 | 1,733 ft | 46.1 | 2,392 ft |
| April | 44.0 | 2,252 ft | 56.7 | 3,087 ft |
| May | 53.3 | 2,866 ft | 67.9 | 3,803 ft |
| June | 58.9 | 3,230 ft | 73.5 | 4,154 ft |
| July | 65.4 | 3,645 ft | 83.2 | 4,751 ft |
| August | 64.3 | 3,575 ft | 82.9 | 4,733 ft |
| September | 55.5 | 3,010 ft | 71.9 | 4,054 ft |
| October | 43.1 | 2,192 ft | 54.0 | 2,912 ft |
| November | 32.7 | 1,487 ft | 38.4 | 1,876 ft |
| December | 26.5 | 1,058 ft | 30.9 | 1,363 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 67S
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,611 ft — the air behaves like 4,739 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,613 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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Coeur D'Alene · elev 2,320 ft
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 67S in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Priest Lake Usfs reaches roughly 4,751 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 67S on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,058 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,645 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,611 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Priest Lake Usfs?
2,611 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 67S (FAA), in Nordman, Idaho.