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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 908 ft — the air behaves like 2,602 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 909 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 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.