Kenmare, North Dakota · field elev 1,962 ft
Density Altitude at Kenmare Municipal (7K5)
Kenmare Municipal sits at 1,962 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,764 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 | 9.6 | −964 ft | 18.8 | −298 ft |
| February | 13.1 | −709 ft | 22.8 | −13 ft |
| March | 25.1 | 149 ft | 35.6 | 878 ft |
| April | 39.9 | 1,172 ft | 52.1 | 1,987 ft |
| May | 53.1 | 2,053 ft | 65.3 | 2,842 ft |
| June | 62.6 | 2,670 ft | 74.0 | 3,392 ft |
| July | 67.7 | 2,995 ft | 79.9 | 3,758 ft |
| August | 66.4 | 2,912 ft | 80.0 | 3,764 ft |
| September | 56.1 | 2,249 ft | 69.0 | 3,077 ft |
| October | 41.5 | 1,280 ft | 52.4 | 2,007 ft |
| November | 26.1 | 219 ft | 35.3 | 858 ft |
| December | 14.1 | −636 ft | 22.6 | −28 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 7K5
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,962 ft — the air behaves like 3,764 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,963 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 7K5 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kenmare Municipal reaches roughly 3,764 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 7K5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −964 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,995 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,962 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kenmare Municipal?
1,962 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7K5 (FAA), in Kenmare, North Dakota.