Driggs, Idaho · field elev 6,257 ft
Density Altitude at Driggs/Reed Meml (KDIJ)
Driggs/Reed Meml is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,257 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,156 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,899 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 | 21.0 | 5,223 ft | 32.8 | 6,019 ft ▲ |
| February | 24.2 | 5,441 ft | 36.0 | 6,231 ft ▲ |
| March | 32.3 | 5,986 ft | 44.3 | 6,773 ft ▲ |
| April | 40.7 | 6,539 ft | 53.9 | 7,386 ft ▲ |
| May | 49.9 | 7,132 ft | 64.6 | 8,053 ft ⚠ |
| June | 57.2 | 7,594 ft | 73.2 | 8,577 ft ⚠ |
| July | 65.2 | 8,090 ft | 82.9 | 9,156 ft ⚠ |
| August | 63.7 | 7,998 ft | 81.8 | 9,091 ft ⚠ |
| September | 55.5 | 7,487 ft | 72.7 | 8,547 ft ⚠ |
| October | 43.4 | 6,715 ft | 58.1 | 7,650 ft ▲ |
| November | 31.4 | 5,926 ft | 43.7 | 6,734 ft ▲ |
| December | 21.7 | 5,271 ft | 32.8 | 6,019 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 KDIJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,257 ft — the air behaves like 9,162 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,259 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KDIJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Driggs/Reed Meml reaches roughly 9,156 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 KDIJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,223 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,090 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,257 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Driggs/Reed Meml?
6,257 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDIJ (ICAO) / DIJ (FAA), in Driggs, Idaho.