Baker City, Oregon · field elev 3,373 ft
Density Altitude at Baker City Municipal (KBKE)
From a field elevation of 3,373 ft, a typical July afternoon at Baker City Municipal (88 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,978 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 | 28.8 | 2,168 ft | 37.6 | 2,767 ft |
| February | 33.5 | 2,490 ft | 43.9 | 3,189 ft |
| March | 40.8 | 2,982 ft | 53.8 | 3,838 ft |
| April | 45.9 | 3,321 ft | 60.7 | 4,281 ft |
| May | 54.2 | 3,864 ft | 69.6 | 4,842 ft |
| June | 60.6 | 4,275 ft | 76.8 | 5,288 ft ▲ |
| July | 68.5 | 4,773 ft | 88.2 | 5,978 ft ▲ |
| August | 67.7 | 4,723 ft | 88.1 | 5,972 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.1 | 4,179 ft | 78.8 | 5,410 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.1 | 3,400 ft | 63.7 | 4,471 ft |
| November | 36.2 | 2,673 ft | 47.6 | 3,433 ft |
| December | 28.6 | 2,154 ft | 37.4 | 2,754 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 KBKE
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,373 ft — the air behaves like 5,966 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,375 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 KBKE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Baker City Municipal reaches roughly 5,978 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 KBKE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,154 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,773 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,373 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Baker City Municipal?
3,373 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBKE (ICAO) / BKE (FAA), in Baker City, Oregon.