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.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,947 ft station: BURNS MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BURNS MUNI AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,965 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,965 ft caution

Field elevation 4,148 ft — the air behaves like 6,965 ft.

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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.