Casper, Wyoming · field elev 5,344 ft
Density Altitude at Casper/Natrona County International (KCPR)
Casper/Natrona County International is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,344 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,411 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,067 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1 | 4,367 ft | 35.2 | 5,049 ft ▲ |
| February | 26.6 | 4,470 ft | 37.8 | 5,222 ft ▲ |
| March | 35.8 | 5,089 ft | 48.8 | 5,940 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.3 | 5,518 ft | 56.3 | 6,419 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.0 | 6,146 ft | 66.8 | 7,075 ft ▲ |
| June | 62.5 | 6,809 ft | 79.6 | 7,854 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.0 | 7,333 ft | 89.0 | 8,411 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.0 | 7,211 ft | 86.7 | 8,276 ft ⚠ |
| September | 58.9 | 6,583 ft | 75.6 | 7,613 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.3 | 5,714 ft | 59.7 | 6,633 ft ▲ |
| November | 34.0 | 4,969 ft | 45.9 | 5,753 ft ▲ |
| December | 24.8 | 4,347 ft | 34.7 | 5,016 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 KCPR
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,344 ft — the air behaves like 8,411 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,346 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 KCPR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Casper/Natrona County International reaches roughly 8,411 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 KCPR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,347 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,333 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,344 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Casper/Natrona County International?
5,344 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCPR (ICAO) / CPR (FAA), in Casper, Wyoming.