Murdo, South Dakota · field elev 2,270 ft
Density Altitude at Murdo Municipal (8F6)
Murdo Municipal sits at 2,270 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,549 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 | 21.1 | 252 ft | 30.7 | 925 ft |
| February | 24.4 | 485 ft | 34.4 | 1,179 ft |
| March | 34.7 | 1,200 ft | 45.4 | 1,924 ft |
| April | 45.4 | 1,924 ft | 56.6 | 2,661 ft |
| May | 56.6 | 2,661 ft | 67.5 | 3,360 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 3,360 ft | 78.5 | 4,048 ft |
| July | 74.6 | 3,806 ft | 86.7 | 4,549 ft |
| August | 73.1 | 3,712 ft | 85.4 | 4,470 ft |
| September | 63.9 | 3,131 ft | 76.5 | 3,924 ft |
| October | 48.8 | 2,150 ft | 60.3 | 2,900 ft |
| November | 35.0 | 1,221 ft | 45.3 | 1,917 ft |
| December | 24.2 | 471 ft | 33.4 | 1,111 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 8F6
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,270 ft — the air behaves like 4,567 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,271 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 8F6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Murdo Municipal reaches roughly 4,549 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 8F6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 252 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,806 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,270 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Murdo Municipal?
2,270 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8F6 (FAA), in Murdo, South Dakota.