Bend, Oregon · field elev 3,459 ft
Density Altitude at Bend Municipal (KBDN)
From a field elevation of 3,459 ft, a typical July afternoon at Bend Municipal (82 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,715 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0 | 2,563 ft | 41.6 | 3,142 ft |
| February | 35.2 | 2,712 ft | 45.0 | 3,368 ft |
| March | 39.7 | 3,015 ft | 51.3 | 3,781 ft |
| April | 43.9 | 3,295 ft | 56.6 | 4,124 ft |
| May | 51.5 | 3,794 ft | 65.1 | 4,665 ft |
| June | 57.4 | 4,176 ft | 71.9 | 5,090 ft ▲ |
| July | 65.6 | 4,697 ft | 82.1 | 5,715 ft ▲ |
| August | 65.4 | 4,684 ft | 81.9 | 5,703 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.3 | 4,233 ft | 74.1 | 5,226 ft ▲ |
| October | 48.1 | 3,572 ft | 61.9 | 4,463 ft |
| November | 38.2 | 2,915 ft | 48.4 | 3,592 ft |
| December | 31.9 | 2,488 ft | 40.5 | 3,069 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 KBDN
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,459 ft — the air behaves like 5,709 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,461 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 KBDN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bend Municipal reaches roughly 5,715 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 KBDN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,488 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,697 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,459 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bend Municipal?
3,459 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBDN (ICAO) / BDN (FAA), in Bend, Oregon.