Corsica, South Dakota · field elev 1,580 ft
Density Altitude at Corsica Municipal (D65)
Corsica Municipal sits at 1,580 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,789 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 | 20.9 | −627 ft | 31.8 | 140 ft |
| February | 25.7 | −287 ft | 37.1 | 506 ft |
| March | 36.9 | 492 ft | 49.6 | 1,349 ft |
| April | 48.8 | 1,296 ft | 62.3 | 2,181 ft |
| May | 59.6 | 2,006 ft | 72.8 | 2,849 ft |
| June | 70.1 | 2,679 ft | 82.4 | 3,446 ft |
| July | 75.0 | 2,987 ft | 88.0 | 3,789 ft |
| August | 73.3 | 2,881 ft | 86.3 | 3,685 ft |
| September | 65.3 | 2,373 ft | 79.2 | 3,249 ft |
| October | 51.0 | 1,442 ft | 64.3 | 2,309 ft |
| November | 36.1 | 437 ft | 47.7 | 1,223 ft |
| December | 24.5 | −371 ft | 34.6 | 334 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 D65
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,580 ft — the air behaves like 3,789 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,581 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 D65 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Corsica Municipal reaches roughly 3,789 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 D65 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −627 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,987 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,580 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Corsica Municipal?
1,580 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is D65 (FAA), in Corsica, South Dakota.