Blanding, Utah · field elev 5,868 ft
Density Altitude at Blanding Municipal (KBDG)
Blanding Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,868 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,032 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,164 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0 | 5,417 ft | 39.6 | 5,988 ft ▲ |
| February | 35.4 | 5,711 ft | 44.6 | 6,314 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.6 | 6,249 ft | 54.6 | 6,954 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.9 | 6,655 ft | 62.2 | 7,430 ft ▲ |
| May | 59.3 | 7,249 ft | 72.5 | 8,062 ft ⚠ |
| June | 70.1 | 7,916 ft | 84.4 | 8,774 ft ⚠ |
| July | 75.5 | 8,243 ft | 88.8 | 9,032 ft ⚠ |
| August | 73.2 | 8,105 ft | 85.9 | 8,862 ft ⚠ |
| September | 65.5 | 7,634 ft | 78.0 | 8,394 ft ⚠ |
| October | 53.1 | 6,859 ft | 64.6 | 7,579 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.8 | 6,066 ft | 50.7 | 6,706 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.2 | 5,431 ft | 39.7 | 5,994 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 KBDG
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,868 ft — the air behaves like 9,044 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,870 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 KBDG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Blanding Municipal reaches roughly 9,032 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 KBDG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,417 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,243 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,868 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Blanding Municipal?
5,868 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBDG (ICAO) / BDG (FAA), in Blanding, Utah.