New Lisbon, Wisconsin · field elev 908 ft

Density Altitude at Mauston/New Lisbon Union (82C)

Mauston/New Lisbon Union sits at 908 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,571 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,571 ft station: MAUSTON 1 SE · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MAUSTON 1 SE (5 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 17.2 −1,737 ft 26.3 −1,085 ft
February 21.3 −1,442 ft 31.1 −748 ft
March 33.2 −601 ft 43.1 80 ft
April 45.4 235 ft 56.2 955 ft
May 57.5 1,041 ft 68.5 1,753 ft
June 66.8 1,644 ft 77.4 2,315 ft
July 70.9 1,906 ft 81.5 2,571 ft
August 68.8 1,772 ft 79.8 2,465 ft
September 61.0 1,269 ft 72.4 2,001 ft
October 48.7 457 ft 59.6 1,178 ft
November 35.8 −421 ft 44.5 175 ft
December 23.4 −1,292 ft 31.6 −713 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 82C

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,602 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,602 ft

Field elevation 908 ft — the air behaves like 2,602 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 82C in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mauston/New Lisbon Union reaches roughly 2,571 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 82C on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,737 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,906 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 908 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Mauston/New Lisbon Union?

908 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 82C (FAA), in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.