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.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,770 ft station: THEODORE ROOSEVELT AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at THEODORE ROOSEVELT AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,777 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,777 ft

Field elevation 2,592 ft — the air behaves like 4,777 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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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.