Scobey, Montana · field elev 2,434 ft
Density Altitude at Scobey (9S2)
Scobey sits at 2,434 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,597 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 | −260 ft | 22.8 | 577 ft |
| February | 15.3 | 43 ft | 27.2 | 886 ft |
| March | 27.6 | 914 ft | 39.8 | 1,751 ft |
| April | 41.6 | 1,872 ft | 56.3 | 2,844 ft |
| May | 52.7 | 2,609 ft | 67.9 | 3,586 ft |
| June | 61.5 | 3,179 ft | 76.0 | 4,093 ft |
| July | 67.4 | 3,555 ft | 83.6 | 4,560 ft |
| August | 66.6 | 3,504 ft | 84.2 | 4,597 ft |
| September | 55.8 | 2,811 ft | 72.6 | 3,881 ft |
| October | 41.9 | 1,892 ft | 56.3 | 2,844 ft |
| November | 26.5 | 837 ft | 38.5 | 1,663 ft |
| December | 14.9 | 15 ft | 26.2 | 816 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 9S2
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,434 ft — the air behaves like 4,584 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,435 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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- S00 — Opheim
Opheim · elev 3,264 ft
- PO1 — Poplar Municipal
Poplar · elev 2,037 ft
- KOLF — L M Clayton
Wolf Point · elev 1,989 ft
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- KGGW — Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County
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Fort Peck · elev 2,290 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 9S2 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Scobey reaches roughly 4,597 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 9S2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −260 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,555 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,434 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Scobey?
2,434 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9S2 (FAA), in Scobey, Montana.