New Holstein, Wisconsin · field elev 992 ft

Density Altitude at New Holstein Municipal (8D1)

New Holstein Municipal sits at 992 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,680 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,680 ft station: CHILTON · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CHILTON (6 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 17.8 −1,588 ft 25.6 −1,030 ft
February 20.8 −1,372 ft 29.4 −762 ft
March 31.6 −608 ft 40.9 34 ft
April 44.0 245 ft 54.4 940 ft
May 56.4 1,072 ft 67.4 1,785 ft
June 66.6 1,734 ft 77.3 2,412 ft
July 71.0 2,015 ft 81.6 2,680 ft
August 69.2 1,900 ft 79.6 2,555 ft
September 61.6 1,412 ft 72.5 2,110 ft
October 48.9 575 ft 58.6 1,216 ft
November 36.0 −302 ft 43.9 238 ft
December 24.4 −1,115 ft 31.3 −629 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,704 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,704 ft

Field elevation 992 ft — the air behaves like 2,704 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 8D1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New Holstein Municipal reaches roughly 2,680 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 8D1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,588 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,015 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 992 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of New Holstein Municipal?

992 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8D1 (FAA), in New Holstein, Wisconsin.