Baker, Montana · field elev 2,981 ft
Density Altitude at Baker Municipal (KBHK)
From a field elevation of 2,981 ft, a typical July afternoon at Baker Municipal (85 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,334 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 | 17.7 | 901 ft | 28.3 | 1,645 ft |
| February | 20.9 | 1,128 ft | 31.4 | 1,859 ft |
| March | 31.6 | 1,872 ft | 43.0 | 2,644 ft |
| April | 42.3 | 2,597 ft | 54.7 | 3,413 ft |
| May | 52.6 | 3,277 ft | 65.3 | 4,092 ft |
| June | 62.8 | 3,934 ft | 75.8 | 4,748 ft |
| July | 70.7 | 4,432 ft | 85.4 | 5,334 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.1 | 4,332 ft | 84.6 | 5,286 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.6 | 3,665 ft | 73.3 | 4,593 ft |
| October | 43.8 | 2,697 ft | 56.6 | 3,536 ft |
| November | 30.8 | 1,817 ft | 42.0 | 2,577 ft |
| December | 20.7 | 1,114 ft | 31.2 | 1,845 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 KBHK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,981 ft — the air behaves like 5,310 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,983 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 KBHK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Baker Municipal reaches roughly 5,334 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 KBHK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 901 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,432 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,981 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Baker Municipal?
2,981 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBHK (ICAO) / BHK (FAA), in Baker, Montana.