Martin, South Dakota · field elev 3,295 ft
Density Altitude at Martin Municipal (9V6)
From a field elevation of 3,295 ft, a typical July afternoon at Martin Municipal (87 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,830 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 | 23.8 | 1,724 ft | 34.9 | 2,488 ft |
| February | 26.6 | 1,919 ft | 38.2 | 2,711 ft |
| March | 36.8 | 2,617 ft | 49.6 | 3,468 ft |
| April | 45.3 | 3,185 ft | 58.7 | 4,057 ft |
| May | 55.6 | 3,858 ft | 68.9 | 4,703 ft |
| June | 66.0 | 4,521 ft | 79.4 | 5,352 ft ▲ |
| July | 73.2 | 4,971 ft | 87.3 | 5,830 ft ▲ |
| August | 71.5 | 4,865 ft | 85.9 | 5,746 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.7 | 4,313 ft | 77.4 | 5,229 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.7 | 3,343 ft | 60.9 | 4,198 ft |
| November | 34.7 | 2,474 ft | 46.7 | 3,278 ft |
| December | 25.3 | 1,828 ft | 35.8 | 2,549 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 9V6
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,295 ft — the air behaves like 5,812 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,297 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 9V6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Martin Municipal reaches roughly 5,830 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 9V6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,724 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,971 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,295 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Martin Municipal?
3,295 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9V6 (FAA), in Martin, South Dakota.