Dickinson, North Dakota · field elev 2,592 ft
Density Altitude at Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (KDIK)
Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional sits at 2,592 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,770 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 | 16.4 | 321 ft | 26.6 | 1,041 ft |
| February | 19.6 | 549 ft | 30.2 | 1,291 ft |
| March | 30.3 | 1,298 ft | 42.1 | 2,102 ft |
| April | 41.6 | 2,068 ft | 54.7 | 2,934 ft |
| May | 52.9 | 2,817 ft | 66.1 | 3,666 ft |
| June | 62.5 | 3,437 ft | 75.6 | 4,261 ft |
| July | 69.4 | 3,874 ft | 83.9 | 4,770 ft |
| August | 68.5 | 3,818 ft | 83.7 | 4,758 ft |
| September | 58.5 | 3,180 ft | 73.0 | 4,100 ft |
| October | 43.8 | 2,216 ft | 56.4 | 3,045 ft |
| November | 30.3 | 1,298 ft | 41.3 | 2,048 ft |
| December | 19.9 | 570 ft | 30.1 | 1,284 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 KDIK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,592 ft — the air behaves like 4,777 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,594 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 KDIK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional reaches roughly 4,770 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 KDIK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 321 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,874 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,592 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional?
2,592 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDIK (ICAO) / DIK (FAA), in Dickinson, North Dakota.