Hazelton, North Dakota · field elev 2,015 ft
Density Altitude at Hazelton Municipal (6H8)
Hazelton Municipal sits at 2,015 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,903 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 | 11.0 | −795 ft | 20.1 | −139 ft |
| February | 14.9 | −512 ft | 24.6 | 180 ft |
| March | 26.9 | 342 ft | 37.3 | 1,061 ft |
| April | 40.7 | 1,292 ft | 53.2 | 2,125 ft |
| May | 53.3 | 2,131 ft | 65.9 | 2,946 ft |
| June | 63.3 | 2,780 ft | 74.9 | 3,513 ft |
| July | 68.7 | 3,123 ft | 81.2 | 3,903 ft |
| August | 67.1 | 3,022 ft | 80.3 | 3,847 ft |
| September | 57.9 | 2,431 ft | 71.1 | 3,275 ft |
| October | 43.4 | 1,474 ft | 54.9 | 2,236 ft |
| November | 28.3 | 440 ft | 38.1 | 1,115 ft |
| December | 16.5 | −397 ft | 25.2 | 222 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 6H8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,015 ft — the air behaves like 3,891 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,016 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 6H8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hazelton Municipal reaches roughly 3,903 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 6H8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −795 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,123 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,015 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hazelton Municipal?
2,015 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6H8 (FAA), in Hazelton, North Dakota.