Linton, North Dakota · field elev 1,779 ft
Density Altitude at Linton Municipal (7L2)
Linton Municipal sits at 1,779 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,818 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 | 11.4 | −1,063 ft | 22.0 | −299 ft |
| February | 16.3 | −707 ft | 27.3 | 75 ft |
| March | 29.4 | 222 ft | 40.1 | 958 ft |
| April | 42.6 | 1,127 ft | 55.9 | 2,010 ft |
| May | 56.1 | 2,023 ft | 68.9 | 2,847 ft |
| June | 66.4 | 2,688 ft | 78.1 | 3,424 ft |
| July | 71.8 | 3,030 ft | 84.5 | 3,818 ft |
| August | 69.9 | 2,910 ft | 83.5 | 3,756 ft |
| September | 59.8 | 2,264 ft | 73.3 | 3,124 ft |
| October | 44.7 | 1,268 ft | 56.7 | 2,063 ft |
| November | 29.5 | 229 ft | 40.5 | 985 ft |
| December | 17.5 | −621 ft | 27.6 | 96 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 7L2
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,779 ft — the air behaves like 3,848 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,780 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 7L2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Linton Municipal reaches roughly 3,818 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 7L2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,063 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,030 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,779 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Linton Municipal?
1,779 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7L2 (FAA), in Linton, North Dakota.