Enterprise, Oregon · field elev 3,613 ft

Density Altitude at Reds Horse Ranch Usfs (68D)

From a field elevation of 3,613 ft, a typical August afternoon at Reds Horse Ranch Usfs (80 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,757 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: August · ≈5,757 ft station: JOSEPH · 20 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at JOSEPH (20 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 26.9 2,336 ft 34.9 2,883 ft
February 29.2 2,494 ft 39.1 3,166 ft
March 36.3 2,978 ft 46.3 3,644 ft
April 41.1 3,299 ft 51.8 4,004 ft
May 49.7 3,867 ft 61.0 4,595 ft
June 56.3 4,294 ft 68.4 5,061 ft ▲
July 64.0 4,785 ft 79.3 5,733 ft ▲
August 64.5 4,816 ft 79.7 5,757 ft ▲
September 57.0 4,339 ft 70.6 5,198 ft ▲
October 45.0 3,558 ft 56.1 4,281 ft
November 33.9 2,815 ft 42.7 3,406 ft
December 26.2 2,287 ft 34.7 2,869 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 68D

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,775 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,775 ft caution

Field elevation 3,613 ft — the air behaves like 5,775 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 68D in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Reds Horse Ranch Usfs reaches roughly 5,757 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 68D on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,287 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,816 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,613 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Reds Horse Ranch Usfs?

3,613 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 68D (FAA), in Enterprise, Oregon.