Barron, Wisconsin · field elev 1,110 ft
Density Altitude at Barron Municipal (9Y7)
Barron Municipal sits at 1,110 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,811 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 | 11.6 | −1,892 ft | 21.6 | −1,167 ft |
| February | 16.0 | −1,570 ft | 27.2 | −769 ft |
| March | 28.9 | −649 ft | 39.6 | 92 ft |
| April | 43.0 | 324 ft | 54.3 | 1,080 ft |
| May | 56.2 | 1,205 ft | 67.8 | 1,956 ft |
| June | 66.0 | 1,841 ft | 77.3 | 2,556 ft |
| July | 70.1 | 2,103 ft | 81.4 | 2,811 ft |
| August | 67.9 | 1,962 ft | 79.5 | 2,693 ft |
| September | 59.6 | 1,427 ft | 71.4 | 2,185 ft |
| October | 46.1 | 533 ft | 56.8 | 1,244 ft |
| November | 31.7 | −453 ft | 40.4 | 147 ft |
| December | 18.5 | −1,389 ft | 27.1 | −776 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 9Y7
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,110 ft — the air behaves like 2,787 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,111 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 9Y7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Barron Municipal reaches roughly 2,811 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 9Y7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,892 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,103 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,110 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Barron Municipal?
1,110 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9Y7 (FAA), in Barron, Wisconsin.