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.

worst typical month: August · ≈5,411 ft station: TURNER 11N · 16 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TURNER 11N (16 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,442 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,442 ft caution

Field elevation 3,139 ft — the air behaves like 5,442 ft.

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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.