Baudette, Minnesota · field elev 1,085 ft
Density Altitude at Baudette International (KBDE)
Baudette International sits at 1,085 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,563 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 | 5.5 | −2,375 ft | 15.4 | −1,645 ft |
| February | 9.7 | −2,063 ft | 20.6 | −1,270 ft |
| March | 23.7 | −1,048 ft | 34.6 | −283 ft |
| April | 39.0 | 20 ft | 50.0 | 763 ft |
| May | 52.1 | 903 ft | 63.6 | 1,656 ft |
| June | 62.3 | 1,571 ft | 73.3 | 2,274 ft |
| July | 66.7 | 1,855 ft | 77.9 | 2,563 ft |
| August | 64.7 | 1,726 ft | 76.1 | 2,451 ft |
| September | 55.8 | 1,147 ft | 66.5 | 1,842 ft |
| October | 42.3 | 245 ft | 51.2 | 843 ft |
| November | 26.7 | −835 ft | 34.1 | −318 ft |
| December | 12.3 | −1,872 ft | 20.6 | −1,270 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 KBDE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,085 ft — the air behaves like 2,569 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,086 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 KBDE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Baudette International reaches roughly 2,563 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 KBDE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,375 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,855 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,085 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Baudette International?
1,085 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBDE (ICAO) / BDE (FAA), in Baudette, Minnesota.