Burns, Oregon · field elev 4,148 ft
Density Altitude at Burns Municipal (KBNO)
From a field elevation of 4,148 ft, a typical July afternoon at Burns Municipal (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,947 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 | 26.5 | 2,975 ft | 36.7 | 3,668 ft |
| February | 31.0 | 3,283 ft | 41.7 | 4,001 ft |
| March | 38.7 | 3,802 ft | 51.1 | 4,617 ft |
| April | 43.9 | 4,147 ft | 58.1 | 5,067 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.8 | 4,727 ft | 68.2 | 5,702 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.7 | 5,168 ft | 76.7 | 6,225 ft ▲ |
| July | 68.6 | 5,727 ft | 88.7 | 6,947 ft ▲ |
| August | 66.5 | 5,596 ft | 87.2 | 6,858 ft ▲ |
| September | 57.8 | 5,047 ft | 78.2 | 6,317 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.6 | 4,258 ft | 63.1 | 5,383 ft ▲ |
| November | 34.7 | 3,533 ft | 47.3 | 4,370 ft |
| December | 25.9 | 2,934 ft | 36.4 | 3,648 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 KBNO
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,148 ft — the air behaves like 6,965 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,150 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 KBNO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Burns Municipal reaches roughly 6,947 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 KBNO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,934 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,727 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,148 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Burns Municipal?
4,148 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBNO (ICAO) / BNO (FAA), in Burns, Oregon.