West Bend, Wisconsin · field elev 888 ft

Density Altitude at West Bend Municipal (KETB)

West Bend Municipal sits at 888 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,565 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,565 ft station: WEST BEND · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WEST BEND (4 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 20.7 −1,510 ft 28.3 −969 ft
February 23.6 −1,302 ft 31.6 −738 ft
March 33.0 −640 ft 42.6 21 ft
April 44.1 123 ft 54.5 818 ft
May 55.4 878 ft 66.3 1,587 ft
June 65.7 1,549 ft 77.6 2,304 ft
July 70.3 1,843 ft 81.8 2,565 ft
August 68.3 1,715 ft 78.7 2,372 ft
September 62.0 1,309 ft 73.0 2,014 ft
October 49.6 493 ft 59.6 1,153 ft
November 36.4 −404 ft 44.9 177 ft
December 26.2 −1,118 ft 33.4 −612 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 KETB

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,577 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,577 ft

Field elevation 888 ft — the air behaves like 2,577 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KETB in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at West Bend Municipal reaches roughly 2,565 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 KETB on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,510 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,843 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 888 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of West Bend Municipal?

888 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KETB (ICAO) / ETB (FAA), in West Bend, Wisconsin.