Bountiful, Utah · field elev 4,237 ft
Density Altitude at Skypark (KBTF)
From a field elevation of 4,237 ft, a typical July afternoon at Skypark (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,367 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 | 31.4 | 3,421 ft | 38.6 | 3,905 ft |
| February | 36.6 | 3,772 ft | 44.7 | 4,309 ft |
| March | 45.8 | 4,381 ft | 55.3 | 4,997 ft |
| April | 51.8 | 4,772 ft | 61.9 | 5,416 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.5 | 5,391 ft | 72.6 | 6,083 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.6 | 6,021 ft | 84.1 | 6,781 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.1 | 6,600 ft | 94.0 | 7,367 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.1 | 6,479 ft | 91.7 | 7,232 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.4 | 5,823 ft | 80.6 | 6,570 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.6 | 4,952 ft | 65.5 | 5,642 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.7 | 4,111 ft | 50.7 | 4,701 ft |
| December | 32.2 | 3,475 ft | 39.0 | 3,932 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 KBTF
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,237 ft — the air behaves like 7,367 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,239 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 KBTF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Skypark reaches roughly 7,367 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 KBTF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,421 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,600 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,237 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Skypark?
4,237 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBTF (ICAO) / BTF (FAA), in Bountiful, Utah.