Dixie, Idaho · field elev 5,148 ft
Density Altitude at Dixie Usfs (A05)
From a field elevation of 5,148 ft, a typical July afternoon at Dixie Usfs (77 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,435 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 | 19.0 | 3,703 ft | 32.7 | 4,639 ft |
| February | 21.1 | 3,848 ft | 35.9 | 4,853 ft |
| March | 27.5 | 4,287 ft | 41.4 | 5,217 ft ▲ |
| April | 33.5 | 4,693 ft | 46.4 | 5,544 ft ▲ |
| May | 43.1 | 5,328 ft | 57.2 | 6,236 ft ▲ |
| June | 50.6 | 5,815 ft | 65.8 | 6,774 ft ▲ |
| July | 57.6 | 6,261 ft | 76.6 | 7,435 ft ▲ |
| August | 56.4 | 6,185 ft | 76.6 | 7,435 ft ▲ |
| September | 48.2 | 5,660 ft | 66.6 | 6,824 ft ▲ |
| October | 37.7 | 4,973 ft | 52.2 | 5,918 ft ▲ |
| November | 26.8 | 4,240 ft | 39.0 | 5,059 ft ▲ |
| December | 18.4 | 3,661 ft | 31.1 | 4,531 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 A05
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 5,148 ft — the air behaves like 7,459 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,150 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 A05 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dixie Usfs reaches roughly 7,435 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 A05 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,661 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,261 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,148 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dixie Usfs?
5,148 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is A05 (FAA), in Dixie, Idaho.