Schafer, Montana · field elev 4,856 ft
Density Altitude at Schafer /Usfs/ (8U2)
From a field elevation of 4,856 ft, a typical August afternoon at Schafer /Usfs/ (74 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,922 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7 | 3,526 ft | 30.4 | 4,122 ft |
| February | 21.8 | 3,533 ft | 30.5 | 4,128 ft |
| March | 28.0 | 3,958 ft | 37.1 | 4,572 ft |
| April | 36.1 | 4,505 ft | 45.6 | 5,132 ft ▲ |
| May | 44.9 | 5,086 ft | 55.6 | 5,776 ft ▲ |
| June | 52.7 | 5,591 ft | 64.1 | 6,312 ft ▲ |
| July | 59.9 | 6,048 ft | 73.8 | 6,910 ft ▲ |
| August | 59.2 | 6,004 ft | 74.0 | 6,922 ft ▲ |
| September | 50.5 | 5,449 ft | 63.3 | 6,262 ft ▲ |
| October | 39.6 | 4,738 ft | 49.9 | 5,411 ft ▲ |
| November | 29.0 | 4,027 ft | 36.3 | 4,518 ft |
| December | 21.9 | 3,540 ft | 29.3 | 4,047 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 8U2
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,856 ft — the air behaves like 6,922 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,858 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 8U2 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 74 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Schafer /Usfs/ reaches roughly 6,922 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 8U2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,526 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,048 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,856 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Schafer /Usfs/?
4,856 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8U2 (FAA), in Schafer, Montana.