Quincy, Washington · field elev 1,271 ft
Density Altitude at Quincy Municipal (80T)
Quincy Municipal sits at 1,271 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,370 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 | 29.9 | −378 ft | 36.4 | 73 ft |
| February | 35.3 | −3 ft | 43.9 | 585 ft |
| March | 43.4 | 551 ft | 55.0 | 1,324 ft |
| April | 51.1 | 1,067 ft | 63.4 | 1,871 ft |
| May | 60.1 | 1,658 ft | 73.1 | 2,490 ft |
| June | 66.1 | 2,045 ft | 79.0 | 2,859 ft |
| July | 73.3 | 2,502 ft | 87.3 | 3,370 ft |
| August | 72.2 | 2,433 ft | 86.5 | 3,321 ft |
| September | 63.8 | 1,897 ft | 77.8 | 2,784 ft |
| October | 50.7 | 1,040 ft | 62.8 | 1,833 ft |
| November | 38.1 | 190 ft | 46.8 | 780 ft |
| December | 29.5 | −406 ft | 35.7 | 25 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 80T
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,271 ft — the air behaves like 3,352 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,272 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 80T in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Quincy Municipal reaches roughly 3,370 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 80T on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −406 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,502 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,271 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Quincy Municipal?
1,271 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 80T (FAA), in Quincy, Washington.