Eau Claire, Wisconsin · field elev 913 ft
Density Altitude at Chippewa Valley Regional (KEAU)
Chippewa Valley Regional sits at 913 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,658 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 | 14.6 | −1,920 ft | 23.4 | −1,285 ft |
| February | 18.8 | −1,615 ft | 28.4 | −931 ft |
| March | 31.2 | −734 ft | 41.3 | −37 ft |
| April | 44.8 | 201 ft | 56.5 | 981 ft |
| May | 57.4 | 1,040 ft | 69.6 | 1,829 ft |
| June | 67.1 | 1,669 ft | 78.7 | 2,403 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 1,937 ft | 82.8 | 2,658 ft |
| August | 69.1 | 1,797 ft | 80.4 | 2,509 ft |
| September | 60.8 | 1,262 ft | 72.3 | 2,001 ft |
| October | 47.5 | 383 ft | 58.0 | 1,080 ft |
| November | 33.4 | −581 ft | 42.0 | 11 ft |
| December | 20.6 | −1,486 ft | 28.7 | −910 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 KEAU
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 913 ft — the air behaves like 2,670 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 914 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 KEAU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chippewa Valley Regional reaches roughly 2,658 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 KEAU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,920 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,937 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 913 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chippewa Valley Regional?
913 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEAU (ICAO) / EAU (FAA), in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.