Coeur D'Alene, Idaho · field elev 2,320 ft

Density Altitude at Coeur D'Alene (KCOE)

Coeur D'Alene sits at 2,320 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,385 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈4,385 ft station: COEUR D'ALENE · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at COEUR D'ALENE (6 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 31.2 1,021 ft 36.2 1,365 ft
February 33.6 1,187 ft 40.7 1,670 ft
March 39.5 1,589 ft 48.4 2,185 ft
April 46.4 2,052 ft 56.2 2,697 ft
May 55.1 2,625 ft 65.8 3,314 ft
June 61.5 3,039 ft 72.1 3,711 ft
July 70.1 3,585 ft 82.8 4,372 ft
August 69.5 3,548 ft 83.0 4,385 ft
September 61.0 3,007 ft 73.7 3,811 ft
October 48.6 2,198 ft 58.4 2,839 ft
November 37.9 1,481 ft 44.2 1,905 ft
December 31.2 1,021 ft 36.1 1,358 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 KCOE

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,385 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,385 ft

Field elevation 2,320 ft — the air behaves like 4,385 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
2,321 ft
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCOE in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Coeur D'Alene reaches roughly 4,385 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 KCOE on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,021 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,585 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,320 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Coeur D'Alene?

2,320 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCOE (ICAO) / COE (FAA), in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho.