Ashley, North Dakota · field elev 2,034 ft
Density Altitude at Ashley Municipal (KASY)
Ashley Municipal sits at 2,034 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,914 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 | 10.6 | −800 ft | 20.0 | −122 ft |
| February | 14.9 | −488 ft | 24.4 | 190 ft |
| March | 26.9 | 365 ft | 36.7 | 1,043 ft |
| April | 40.6 | 1,308 ft | 52.0 | 2,069 ft |
| May | 53.6 | 2,174 ft | 65.0 | 2,912 ft |
| June | 64.0 | 2,848 ft | 74.6 | 3,517 ft |
| July | 69.6 | 3,204 ft | 81.0 | 3,914 ft |
| August | 67.8 | 3,090 ft | 79.7 | 3,834 ft |
| September | 58.3 | 2,481 ft | 70.6 | 3,267 ft |
| October | 43.4 | 1,497 ft | 54.7 | 2,246 ft |
| November | 28.8 | 498 ft | 38.5 | 1,166 ft |
| December | 16.7 | −358 ft | 25.3 | 253 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 KASY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,034 ft — the air behaves like 3,914 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,035 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 KASY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ashley Municipal reaches roughly 3,914 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 KASY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −800 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,204 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,034 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ashley Municipal?
2,034 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KASY (ICAO) / ASY (FAA), in Ashley, North Dakota.