Turner, Montana · field elev 3,051 ft
Density Altitude at Turner (9U0)
From a field elevation of 3,051 ft, a typical August afternoon at Turner (84 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,304 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 | 15.5 | 832 ft | 25.9 | 1,566 ft |
| February | 19.1 | 1,088 ft | 30.2 | 1,863 ft |
| March | 29.9 | 1,843 ft | 41.6 | 2,637 ft |
| April | 42.8 | 2,717 ft | 56.6 | 3,622 ft |
| May | 53.1 | 3,396 ft | 67.1 | 4,292 ft |
| June | 61.2 | 3,918 ft | 74.8 | 4,772 ft |
| July | 67.9 | 4,342 ft | 83.3 | 5,292 ft ▲ |
| August | 67.2 | 4,298 ft | 83.5 | 5,304 ft ▲ |
| September | 57.3 | 3,668 ft | 72.7 | 4,642 ft |
| October | 44.0 | 2,797 ft | 57.5 | 3,680 ft |
| November | 29.3 | 1,801 ft | 40.1 | 2,536 ft |
| December | 18.4 | 1,039 ft | 28.6 | 1,753 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 9U0
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,051 ft — the air behaves like 5,335 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,053 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 9U0 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Turner reaches roughly 5,304 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 9U0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 832 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,342 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,051 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Turner?
3,051 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9U0 (FAA), in Turner, Montana.