Faith, South Dakota · field elev 2,584 ft
Density Altitude at Faith Municipal (D07)
Faith Municipal sits at 2,584 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,924 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 | 19.6 | 539 ft | 29.3 | 1,219 ft |
| February | 22.6 | 751 ft | 32.5 | 1,440 ft |
| March | 33.3 | 1,495 ft | 44.1 | 2,226 ft |
| April | 44.3 | 2,239 ft | 56.4 | 3,035 ft |
| May | 55.0 | 2,944 ft | 66.8 | 3,701 ft |
| June | 65.3 | 3,606 ft | 77.5 | 4,369 ft |
| July | 73.0 | 4,090 ft | 86.6 | 4,924 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 3,984 ft | 85.1 | 4,834 ft |
| September | 61.9 | 3,389 ft | 75.6 | 4,251 ft |
| October | 46.8 | 2,405 ft | 59.0 | 3,203 ft |
| November | 33.3 | 1,495 ft | 43.9 | 2,212 ft |
| December | 22.7 | 758 ft | 32.2 | 1,419 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 D07
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,584 ft — the air behaves like 4,949 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,586 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 D07 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Faith Municipal reaches roughly 4,924 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 D07 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 539 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,090 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,584 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Faith Municipal?
2,584 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is D07 (FAA), in Faith, South Dakota.