Eagle River, Wisconsin · field elev 1,642 ft
Density Altitude at Eagle River Union (KEGV)
Eagle River Union sits at 1,642 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,256 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 | 11.7 | −1,214 ft | 21.2 | −528 ft |
| February | 14.5 | −1,010 ft | 25.8 | −202 ft |
| March | 25.2 | −244 ft | 37.1 | 583 ft |
| April | 38.2 | 658 ft | 50.2 | 1,466 ft |
| May | 52.3 | 1,605 ft | 65.1 | 2,437 ft |
| June | 62.4 | 2,263 ft | 74.7 | 3,044 ft |
| July | 66.0 | 2,494 ft | 78.1 | 3,256 ft |
| August | 63.7 | 2,347 ft | 75.3 | 3,082 ft |
| September | 55.9 | 1,841 ft | 67.4 | 2,583 ft |
| October | 42.8 | 971 ft | 52.9 | 1,644 ft |
| November | 29.6 | 64 ft | 38.0 | 645 ft |
| December | 18.0 | −757 ft | 26.3 | −167 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 KEGV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,642 ft — the air behaves like 3,250 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,643 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 KEGV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eagle River Union reaches roughly 3,256 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 KEGV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,214 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,494 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,642 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eagle River Union?
1,642 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEGV (ICAO) / EGV (FAA), in Eagle River, Wisconsin.