Brodhead, Wisconsin · field elev 792 ft

Density Altitude at Brodhead (C37)

Brodhead sits at 792 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,528 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,528 ft station: BRODHEAD WWTP · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BRODHEAD WWTP (2 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 19.0 −1,753 ft 27.4 −1,153 ft
February 22.7 −1,487 ft 31.8 −843 ft
March 34.5 −655 ft 44.4 24 ft
April 46.9 193 ft 58.3 950 ft
May 58.6 970 ft 70.1 1,712 ft
June 68.6 1,617 ft 79.8 2,324 ft
July 72.0 1,833 ft 83.1 2,528 ft
August 70.1 1,712 ft 81.3 2,417 ft
September 62.4 1,217 ft 74.6 1,998 ft
October 50.2 414 ft 61.6 1,165 ft
November 36.9 −489 ft 46.0 132 ft
December 25.0 −1,323 ft 32.8 −774 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 C37

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,522 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,522 ft

Field elevation 792 ft — the air behaves like 2,522 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at C37 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Brodhead reaches roughly 2,528 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 C37 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,753 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,833 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 792 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Brodhead?

792 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is C37 (FAA), in Brodhead, Wisconsin.