Mc Clusky, North Dakota · field elev 1,900 ft
Density Altitude at Mc Clusky Municipal (7G2)
Mc Clusky Municipal sits at 1,900 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,014 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 | 13.0 | −794 ft | 23.0 | −77 ft |
| February | 16.8 | −519 ft | 27.3 | 226 ft |
| March | 29.2 | 359 ft | 40.4 | 1,129 ft |
| April | 44.3 | 1,392 ft | 57.0 | 2,231 ft |
| May | 57.3 | 2,251 ft | 70.6 | 3,103 ft |
| June | 66.9 | 2,868 ft | 79.4 | 3,652 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 3,209 ft | 85.3 | 4,014 ft |
| August | 71.2 | 3,140 ft | 85.2 | 4,008 ft |
| September | 61.6 | 2,529 ft | 75.3 | 3,397 ft |
| October | 46.3 | 1,526 ft | 58.3 | 2,316 ft |
| November | 30.4 | 442 ft | 40.4 | 1,129 ft |
| December | 17.8 | −448 ft | 27.2 | 219 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 7G2
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,900 ft — the air behaves like 3,995 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,901 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 7G2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mc Clusky Municipal reaches roughly 4,014 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 7G2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −794 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,209 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,900 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mc Clusky Municipal?
1,900 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7G2 (FAA), in Mc Clusky, North Dakota.