Afton, Wyoming · field elev 6,221 ft

Density Altitude at Afton Lincoln County/General Boyd L Eddins Field (KAFO)

Afton Lincoln County/General Boyd L Eddins Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,221 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (80 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,941 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,720 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈8,941 ft station: AFTON · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at AFTON (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 15.3 4,784 ft 25.7 5,498 ft ▲
February 19.1 5,047 ft 30.5 5,821 ft ▲
March 28.4 5,680 ft 40.3 6,469 ft ▲
April 37.5 6,285 ft 49.8 7,082 ft ▲
May 46.7 6,883 ft 60.4 7,749 ft ▲
June 54.5 7,380 ft 70.6 8,376 ft ⚠
July 62.0 7,849 ft 80.0 8,941 ft ⚠
August 61.0 7,787 ft 79.3 8,899 ft ⚠
September 51.9 7,215 ft 69.3 8,297 ft ⚠
October 40.7 6,495 ft 55.8 7,462 ft ▲
November 27.8 5,640 ft 39.2 6,397 ft ▲
December 16.8 4,888 ft 26.8 5,572 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 8,941 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 8,941 ft high DA

Field elevation 6,221 ft — the air behaves like 8,941 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KAFO in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Afton Lincoln County/General Boyd L Eddins Field reaches roughly 8,941 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 KAFO on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,784 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,849 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,221 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Afton Lincoln County/General Boyd L Eddins Field?

6,221 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAFO (ICAO) / AFO (FAA), in Afton, Wyoming.