Medicine Bow, Wyoming · field elev 6,658 ft
Density Altitude at Medicine Bow (80V)
Medicine Bow is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,658 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,781 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,123 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.8 | 5,708 ft | 31.3 | 6,416 ft ▲ |
| February | 23.1 | 5,864 ft | 34.8 | 6,647 ft ▲ |
| March | 31.9 | 6,455 ft | 45.6 | 7,350 ft ▲ |
| April | 40.0 | 6,988 ft | 55.1 | 7,953 ft ▲ |
| May | 49.1 | 7,574 ft | 64.8 | 8,554 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.0 | 8,258 ft | 77.4 | 9,315 ft ⚠ |
| July | 66.8 | 8,676 ft | 85.3 | 9,781 ft ⚠ |
| August | 64.4 | 8,530 ft | 83.0 | 9,647 ft ⚠ |
| September | 55.0 | 7,946 ft | 73.6 | 9,088 ft ⚠ |
| October | 42.9 | 7,176 ft | 59.1 | 8,202 ft ⚠ |
| November | 30.2 | 6,342 ft | 42.8 | 7,169 ft ▲ |
| December | 21.7 | 5,769 ft | 32.8 | 6,515 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 80V
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,658 ft — the air behaves like 9,764 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,660 ft
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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 80V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Medicine Bow reaches roughly 9,781 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 80V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,708 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,676 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,658 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Medicine Bow?
6,658 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 80V (FAA), in Medicine Bow, Wyoming.