Cascade Locks, Oregon · field elev 151 ft
Density Altitude at Cascade Locks State (KCZK)
Cascade Locks State sits at 151 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,677 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 | 37.6 | −1,240 ft | 41.9 | −943 ft |
| February | 40.9 | −1,012 ft | 48.1 | −522 ft |
| March | 45.1 | −725 ft | 53.9 | −133 ft |
| April | 50.7 | −347 ft | 60.6 | 310 ft |
| May | 57.3 | 93 ft | 68.0 | 790 ft |
| June | 62.6 | 440 ft | 73.1 | 1,117 ft |
| July | 68.4 | 816 ft | 80.4 | 1,577 ft |
| August | 69.3 | 874 ft | 82.0 | 1,677 ft |
| September | 63.7 | 512 ft | 76.4 | 1,326 ft |
| October | 53.9 | −133 ft | 63.1 | 473 ft |
| November | 44.6 | −759 ft | 50.3 | −374 ft |
| December | 37.8 | −1,226 ft | 42.8 | −882 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 KCZK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 151 ft — the air behaves like 1,677 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 152 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 KCZK in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cascade Locks State reaches roughly 1,677 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 KCZK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,240 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 874 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 151 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cascade Locks State?
151 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCZK (ICAO) / CZK (FAA), in Cascade Locks, Oregon.