Cayuse Creek, Idaho · field elev 3,505 ft

Density Altitude at Cayuse Creek Usfs (C64)

From a field elevation of 3,505 ft, a typical July afternoon at Cayuse Creek Usfs (83 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,796 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,796 ft station: POWELL · 20 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at POWELL (20 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 25.0 2,070 ft 32.0 2,552 ft
February 27.5 2,243 ft 36.7 2,871 ft
March 34.6 2,729 ft 45.5 3,458 ft
April 41.1 3,166 ft 53.2 3,961 ft
May 49.5 3,721 ft 63.6 4,627 ft
June 56.8 4,194 ft 71.4 5,115 ft ▲
July 64.2 4,665 ft 82.5 5,796 ft ▲
August 62.8 4,576 ft 82.1 5,771 ft ▲
September 53.8 4,000 ft 70.6 5,066 ft ▲
October 41.8 3,212 ft 53.5 3,981 ft
November 30.9 2,476 ft 37.5 2,924 ft
December 23.9 1,993 ft 30.0 2,415 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 C64

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,826 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,826 ft caution

Field elevation 3,505 ft — the air behaves like 5,826 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
3,507 ft
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at C64 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cayuse Creek Usfs reaches roughly 5,796 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 C64 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,993 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,665 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,505 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Cayuse Creek Usfs?

3,505 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is C64 (FAA), in Cayuse Creek, Idaho.