Wishek, North Dakota · field elev 2,043 ft
Density Altitude at Wishek Municipal (6L5)
Wishek Municipal sits at 2,043 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,949 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 | 11.3 | −738 ft | 22.2 | 46 ft |
| February | 14.8 | −484 ft | 25.3 | 264 ft |
| March | 26.9 | 377 ft | 38.1 | 1,150 ft |
| April | 40.7 | 1,326 ft | 52.6 | 2,120 ft |
| May | 53.7 | 2,192 ft | 66.1 | 2,993 ft |
| June | 63.1 | 2,801 ft | 75.1 | 3,560 ft |
| July | 68.9 | 3,170 ft | 81.4 | 3,949 ft |
| August | 67.0 | 3,050 ft | 80.8 | 3,912 ft |
| September | 58.1 | 2,479 ft | 71.6 | 3,341 ft |
| October | 43.9 | 1,542 ft | 55.8 | 2,329 ft |
| November | 28.5 | 488 ft | 39.5 | 1,245 ft |
| December | 17.1 | −318 ft | 26.6 | 356 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 6L5
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,043 ft — the air behaves like 3,925 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,044 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 6L5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wishek Municipal reaches roughly 3,949 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 6L5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −738 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,170 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,043 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wishek Municipal?
2,043 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6L5 (FAA), in Wishek, North Dakota.