Westhope, North Dakota · field elev 1,492 ft
Density Altitude at Westhope Municipal (D64)
Westhope Municipal sits at 1,492 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,302 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 | 7.1 | −1,741 ft | 16.1 | −1,083 ft |
| February | 11.7 | −1,403 ft | 21.2 | −716 ft |
| March | 24.9 | −453 ft | 34.6 | 224 ft |
| April | 42.0 | 730 ft | 54.5 | 1,564 ft |
| May | 54.9 | 1,591 ft | 68.3 | 2,457 ft |
| June | 64.6 | 2,220 ft | 76.6 | 2,980 ft |
| July | 69.2 | 2,514 ft | 81.8 | 3,302 ft |
| August | 68.1 | 2,444 ft | 81.8 | 3,302 ft |
| September | 58.9 | 1,852 ft | 72.5 | 2,723 ft |
| October | 43.1 | 805 ft | 54.6 | 1,571 ft |
| November | 25.9 | −383 ft | 34.7 | 231 ft |
| December | 12.4 | −1,352 ft | 20.7 | −752 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 D64
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,492 ft — the air behaves like 3,314 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,493 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 D64 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Westhope Municipal reaches roughly 3,302 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 D64 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,741 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,514 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,492 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Westhope Municipal?
1,492 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is D64 (FAA), in Westhope, North Dakota.