Bishop, California · field elev 4,124 ft
Density Altitude at Bishop (KBIH)
From a field elevation of 4,124 ft, a typical July afternoon at Bishop (100 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,563 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 | 39.9 | 3,852 ft | 56.3 | 4,922 ft |
| February | 42.9 | 4,051 ft | 59.3 | 5,113 ft ▲ |
| March | 49.2 | 4,464 ft | 67.1 | 5,604 ft ▲ |
| April | 55.2 | 4,852 ft | 73.7 | 6,013 ft ▲ |
| May | 63.5 | 5,379 ft | 82.8 | 6,565 ft ▲ |
| June | 72.5 | 5,939 ft | 93.5 | 7,201 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.2 | 6,287 ft | 99.7 | 7,563 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.0 | 6,153 ft | 98.0 | 7,464 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.6 | 5,698 ft | 90.0 | 6,995 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.5 | 4,999 ft | 77.6 | 6,251 ft ▲ |
| November | 45.6 | 4,229 ft | 64.2 | 5,423 ft ▲ |
| December | 38.3 | 3,745 ft | 54.5 | 4,807 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 KBIH
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,124 ft — the air behaves like 7,580 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,126 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 KBIH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 100 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bishop reaches roughly 7,563 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 KBIH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,745 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,287 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,124 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bishop?
4,124 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBIH (ICAO) / BIH (FAA), in Bishop, California.