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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,320 ft — the air behaves like 4,385 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,321 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 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.