Wall, South Dakota · field elev 2,813 ft
Density Altitude at Wall Municipal (6V4)
From a field elevation of 2,813 ft, a typical July afternoon at Wall Municipal (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,347 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 | 22.2 | 1,009 ft | 35.1 | 1,903 ft |
| February | 25.8 | 1,262 ft | 39.0 | 2,167 ft |
| March | 36.2 | 1,978 ft | 50.2 | 2,913 ft |
| April | 46.3 | 2,655 ft | 60.1 | 3,555 ft |
| May | 56.6 | 3,330 ft | 69.7 | 4,164 ft |
| June | 67.2 | 4,006 ft | 80.4 | 4,826 ft |
| July | 74.6 | 4,469 ft | 89.0 | 5,347 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.2 | 4,382 ft | 88.3 | 5,305 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.2 | 3,753 ft | 79.1 | 4,746 ft |
| October | 48.4 | 2,794 ft | 63.1 | 3,747 ft |
| November | 35.0 | 1,896 ft | 49.0 | 2,834 ft |
| December | 24.6 | 1,178 ft | 37.4 | 2,059 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 6V4
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,813 ft — the air behaves like 5,347 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,815 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 6V4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wall Municipal reaches roughly 5,347 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 6V4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,009 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,469 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,813 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wall Municipal?
2,813 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6V4 (FAA), in Wall, South Dakota.