Dixon, Wyoming · field elev 6,549 ft
Density Altitude at Dixon (KDWX)
Dixon is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,549 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,732 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,183 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 | 19.6 | 5,490 ft | 32.2 | 6,340 ft ▲ |
| February | 24.2 | 5,804 ft | 36.5 | 6,625 ft ▲ |
| March | 35.3 | 6,546 ft | 48.3 | 7,389 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.4 | 7,074 ft | 57.8 | 7,988 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.1 | 7,630 ft | 67.9 | 8,611 ft ⚠ |
| June | 61.2 | 8,200 ft | 79.4 | 9,302 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.0 | 8,617 ft | 86.7 | 9,732 ft ⚠ |
| August | 65.8 | 8,483 ft | 83.9 | 9,568 ft ⚠ |
| September | 57.1 | 7,945 ft | 74.5 | 9,010 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.6 | 7,152 ft | 59.9 | 8,119 ft ⚠ |
| November | 31.7 | 6,307 ft | 44.6 | 7,152 ft ▲ |
| December | 21.2 | 5,600 ft | 33.2 | 6,407 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 KDWX
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,549 ft — the air behaves like 9,749 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,551 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 KDWX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dixon reaches roughly 9,732 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 KDWX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,490 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,617 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,549 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dixon?
6,549 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDWX (ICAO) / DWX (FAA), in Dixon, Wyoming.