Hogeland, Montana · field elev 3,139 ft
Density Altitude at Hogeland (6U6)
From a field elevation of 3,139 ft, a typical August afternoon at Hogeland (84 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,411 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 | 15.5 | 942 ft | 25.9 | 1,675 ft |
| February | 19.1 | 1,198 ft | 30.2 | 1,973 ft |
| March | 29.9 | 1,952 ft | 41.6 | 2,746 ft |
| April | 42.8 | 2,826 ft | 56.6 | 3,731 ft |
| May | 53.1 | 3,504 ft | 67.1 | 4,399 ft |
| June | 61.2 | 4,026 ft | 74.8 | 4,879 ft |
| July | 67.9 | 4,450 ft | 83.3 | 5,399 ft ▲ |
| August | 67.2 | 4,406 ft | 83.5 | 5,411 ft ▲ |
| September | 57.3 | 3,776 ft | 72.7 | 4,749 ft |
| October | 44.0 | 2,906 ft | 57.5 | 3,789 ft |
| November | 29.3 | 1,911 ft | 40.1 | 2,645 ft |
| December | 18.4 | 1,149 ft | 28.6 | 1,863 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 6U6
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,139 ft — the air behaves like 5,442 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,141 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 6U6 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hogeland reaches roughly 5,411 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 6U6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 942 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,450 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,139 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hogeland?
3,139 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6U6 (FAA), in Hogeland, Montana.