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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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.
Run today’s numbers for 8D1
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 992 ft — the air behaves like 2,704 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 993 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 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.