Evanston, Wyoming · field elev 7,143 ft
Density Altitude at Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (KEVW)
Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,143 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (82 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,174 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,031 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 | 21.7 | 6,372 ft | 29.8 | 6,916 ft ▲ |
| February | 23.1 | 6,467 ft | 31.5 | 7,029 ft ▲ |
| March | 31.4 | 7,022 ft | 40.7 | 7,631 ft ▲ |
| April | 39.1 | 7,527 ft | 50.2 | 8,238 ft ⚠ |
| May | 48.7 | 8,143 ft | 60.8 | 8,899 ft ⚠ |
| June | 58.1 | 8,733 ft | 71.8 | 9,569 ft ⚠ |
| July | 67.5 | 9,309 ft | 82.0 | 10,174 ft ⚠ |
| August | 65.6 | 9,194 ft | 80.1 | 10,062 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.3 | 8,621 ft | 69.9 | 9,454 ft ⚠ |
| October | 43.9 | 7,837 ft | 55.7 | 8,583 ft ⚠ |
| November | 31.1 | 7,002 ft | 40.6 | 7,624 ft ▲ |
| December | 21.8 | 6,379 ft | 29.7 | 6,909 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 KEVW
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,143 ft — the air behaves like 10,174 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,145 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KEVW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field reaches roughly 10,174 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 KEVW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,372 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,309 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,143 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field?
7,143 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEVW (ICAO) / EVW (FAA), in Evanston, Wyoming.