Bowman, North Dakota · field elev 2,965 ft
Density Altitude at Bowman Regional (KBWW)
From a field elevation of 2,965 ft, a typical July afternoon at Bowman Regional (83 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,151 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 | 16.4 | 789 ft | 26.3 | 1,486 ft |
| February | 19.4 | 1,002 ft | 29.9 | 1,735 ft |
| March | 29.6 | 1,715 ft | 40.8 | 2,477 ft |
| April | 40.7 | 2,470 ft | 52.9 | 3,277 ft |
| May | 52.0 | 3,218 ft | 64.0 | 3,990 ft |
| June | 62.1 | 3,869 ft | 74.2 | 4,630 ft |
| July | 69.2 | 4,318 ft | 82.7 | 5,151 ft ▲ |
| August | 67.9 | 4,237 ft | 82.4 | 5,133 ft ▲ |
| September | 57.7 | 3,588 ft | 72.1 | 4,499 ft |
| October | 43.1 | 2,631 ft | 55.6 | 3,452 ft |
| November | 29.7 | 1,722 ft | 40.7 | 2,470 ft |
| December | 19.8 | 1,030 ft | 29.8 | 1,729 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 KBWW
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,965 ft — the air behaves like 5,169 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,967 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 KBWW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bowman Regional reaches roughly 5,151 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 KBWW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 789 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,318 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,965 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bowman Regional?
2,965 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBWW (ICAO) / BWW (FAA), in Bowman, North Dakota.