Scobey, Montana · field elev 2,501 ft
Density Altitude at Scobey Border Station/East Poplar International (8U3)
Scobey Border Station/East Poplar International sits at 2,501 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,678 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 | 11.1 | −176 ft | 22.8 | 661 ft |
| February | 15.3 | 127 ft | 27.2 | 970 ft |
| March | 27.6 | 997 ft | 39.8 | 1,834 ft |
| April | 41.6 | 1,955 ft | 56.3 | 2,926 ft |
| May | 52.7 | 2,692 ft | 67.9 | 3,668 ft |
| June | 61.5 | 3,261 ft | 76.0 | 4,175 ft |
| July | 67.4 | 3,637 ft | 83.6 | 4,642 ft |
| August | 66.6 | 3,586 ft | 84.2 | 4,678 ft |
| September | 55.8 | 2,894 ft | 72.6 | 3,963 ft |
| October | 41.9 | 1,975 ft | 56.3 | 2,926 ft |
| November | 26.5 | 921 ft | 38.5 | 1,746 ft |
| December | 14.9 | 99 ft | 26.2 | 900 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 8U3
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,501 ft — the air behaves like 4,666 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,503 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 8U3 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Scobey Border Station/East Poplar International reaches roughly 4,678 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 8U3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −176 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,637 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,501 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Scobey Border Station/East Poplar International?
2,501 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8U3 (FAA), in Scobey, Montana.