Caldwell, Idaho · field elev 2,431 ft

Density Altitude at Caldwell Exec (KEUL)

From a field elevation of 2,431 ft, a typical July afternoon at Caldwell Exec (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,141 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,141 ft station: NAMPA SUGAR FACTORY · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NAMPA SUGAR FACTORY (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 31.2 1,160 ft 39.5 1,727 ft
February 36.6 1,530 ft 47.2 2,243 ft
March 44.5 2,063 ft 57.4 2,911 ft
April 50.3 2,448 ft 64.5 3,367 ft
May 58.9 3,008 ft 73.9 3,959 ft
June 66.9 3,519 ft 82.8 4,508 ft
July 75.3 4,046 ft 93.3 5,141 ft ▲
August 73.6 3,940 ft 91.6 5,039 ft ▲
September 63.8 3,322 ft 81.0 4,398 ft
October 51.5 2,527 ft 66.6 3,500 ft
November 39.5 1,727 ft 50.7 2,474 ft
December 31.4 1,174 ft 40.0 1,761 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 KEUL

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,123 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,123 ft caution

Field elevation 2,431 ft — the air behaves like 5,123 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KEUL in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Caldwell Exec reaches roughly 5,141 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 KEUL on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,160 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,046 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,431 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Caldwell Exec?

2,431 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEUL (ICAO) / EUL (FAA), in Caldwell, Idaho.