Laurel, Montana · field elev 3,543 ft
Density Altitude at Laurel Municipal (6S8)
From a field elevation of 3,543 ft, a typical July afternoon at Laurel Municipal (87 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,130 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 2,256 ft | 36.0 | 2,870 ft |
| February | 29.4 | 2,421 ft | 39.2 | 3,086 ft |
| March | 38.0 | 3,005 ft | 49.0 | 3,735 ft |
| April | 45.8 | 3,525 ft | 56.9 | 4,247 ft |
| May | 55.3 | 4,144 ft | 66.9 | 4,881 ft |
| June | 64.7 | 4,743 ft | 77.0 | 5,507 ft ▲ |
| July | 73.3 | 5,279 ft | 87.3 | 6,130 ft ▲ |
| August | 71.6 | 5,174 ft | 85.8 | 6,041 ft ▲ |
| September | 61.4 | 4,534 ft | 74.3 | 5,341 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.9 | 3,663 ft | 58.8 | 4,368 ft |
| November | 36.2 | 2,884 ft | 45.7 | 3,518 ft |
| December | 27.6 | 2,297 ft | 36.1 | 2,877 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 6S8
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,543 ft — the air behaves like 6,113 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,545 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 6S8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Laurel Municipal reaches roughly 6,130 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 6S8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,256 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,279 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,543 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Laurel Municipal?
3,543 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6S8 (FAA), in Laurel, Montana.