White River, South Dakota · field elev 2,151 ft
Density Altitude at White River Municipal (7Q7)
White River Municipal sits at 2,151 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,453 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 | 22.5 | 202 ft | 33.9 | 997 ft |
| February | 25.4 | 406 ft | 37.5 | 1,243 ft |
| March | 35.1 | 1,079 ft | 48.0 | 1,949 ft |
| April | 44.9 | 1,743 ft | 58.0 | 2,605 ft |
| May | 56.2 | 2,488 ft | 68.8 | 3,296 ft |
| June | 66.7 | 3,163 ft | 79.4 | 3,958 ft |
| July | 73.8 | 3,610 ft | 87.5 | 4,453 ft |
| August | 72.1 | 3,504 ft | 86.2 | 4,374 ft |
| September | 63.0 | 2,927 ft | 77.7 | 3,853 ft |
| October | 48.6 | 1,989 ft | 62.3 | 2,883 ft |
| November | 35.5 | 1,107 ft | 48.0 | 1,949 ft |
| December | 25.4 | 406 ft | 36.6 | 1,182 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 7Q7
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,151 ft — the air behaves like 4,483 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,152 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 7Q7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at White River Municipal reaches roughly 4,453 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 7Q7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 202 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,610 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,151 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of White River Municipal?
2,151 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7Q7 (FAA), in White River, South Dakota.