Mansfield, Washington · field elev 2,272 ft
Density Altitude at Mansfield (8W3)
Mansfield sits at 2,272 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,363 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 | 24.0 | 459 ft | 31.4 | 975 ft |
| February | 27.6 | 712 ft | 36.1 | 1,298 ft |
| March | 36.6 | 1,332 ft | 47.5 | 2,066 ft |
| April | 44.8 | 1,886 ft | 57.0 | 2,690 ft |
| May | 53.9 | 2,488 ft | 67.0 | 3,331 ft |
| June | 60.0 | 2,883 ft | 73.8 | 3,758 ft |
| July | 68.1 | 3,400 ft | 83.6 | 4,363 ft |
| August | 67.7 | 3,375 ft | 82.8 | 4,314 ft |
| September | 59.4 | 2,845 ft | 73.8 | 3,758 ft |
| October | 45.3 | 1,919 ft | 57.5 | 2,722 ft |
| November | 31.9 | 1,010 ft | 40.1 | 1,570 ft |
| December | 23.3 | 410 ft | 31.0 | 948 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 8W3
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,272 ft — the air behaves like 4,387 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,273 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 8W3 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mansfield reaches roughly 4,363 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 8W3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 410 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,400 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,272 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mansfield?
2,272 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8W3 (FAA), in Mansfield, Washington.