Cody, Wyoming · field elev 5,102 ft
Density Altitude at Yellowstone Regional (KCOD)
From a field elevation of 5,102 ft, a typical July afternoon at Yellowstone Regional (82 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,704 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 | 29.1 | 4,339 ft | 38.6 | 4,975 ft |
| February | 27.6 | 4,237 ft | 37.3 | 4,889 ft |
| March | 36.4 | 4,829 ft | 46.8 | 5,513 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.3 | 5,219 ft | 52.8 | 5,899 ft ▲ |
| May | 51.1 | 5,791 ft | 62.3 | 6,500 ft ▲ |
| June | 60.8 | 6,406 ft | 72.5 | 7,130 ft ▲ |
| July | 69.3 | 6,934 ft | 82.0 | 7,704 ft ▲ |
| August | 68.0 | 6,854 ft | 80.6 | 7,620 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.0 | 6,293 ft | 70.7 | 7,020 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.8 | 5,448 ft | 55.9 | 6,097 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.3 | 4,756 ft | 43.8 | 5,318 ft ▲ |
| December | 26.9 | 4,189 ft | 34.9 | 4,729 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 KCOD
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 5,102 ft — the air behaves like 7,704 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,104 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 KCOD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Yellowstone Regional reaches roughly 7,704 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 KCOD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,189 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,934 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,102 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Yellowstone Regional?
5,102 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCOD (ICAO) / COD (FAA), in Cody, Wyoming.