Palmyra, Wisconsin · field elev 851 ft
Density Altitude at Palmyra Municipal (88C)
Palmyra Municipal sits at 851 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,526 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 | 19.5 | −1,643 ft | 27.4 | −1,079 ft |
| February | 23.0 | −1,392 ft | 31.3 | −805 ft |
| March | 34.1 | −610 ft | 43.4 | 29 ft |
| April | 45.9 | 198 ft | 56.5 | 905 ft |
| May | 57.6 | 977 ft | 68.6 | 1,689 ft |
| June | 67.7 | 1,631 ft | 78.4 | 2,308 ft |
| July | 71.4 | 1,867 ft | 81.9 | 2,526 ft |
| August | 69.4 | 1,740 ft | 80.2 | 2,421 ft |
| September | 62.0 | 1,264 ft | 73.6 | 2,007 ft |
| October | 50.1 | 480 ft | 60.6 | 1,173 ft |
| November | 37.2 | −395 ft | 45.6 | 178 ft |
| December | 25.6 | −1,206 ft | 33.0 | −686 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 88C
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 851 ft — the air behaves like 2,532 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 852 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 88C in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Palmyra Municipal reaches roughly 2,526 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 88C on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,643 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,867 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 851 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Palmyra Municipal?
851 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 88C (FAA), in Palmyra, Wisconsin.