Fargo, North Dakota · field elev 901 ft
Density Altitude at Hector International (KFAR)
Hector International sits at 901 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,600 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 | 9.2 | −2,332 ft | 18.2 | −1,674 ft |
| February | 13.4 | −2,023 ft | 22.7 | −1,350 ft |
| March | 27.2 | −1,030 ft | 36.3 | −395 ft |
| April | 43.0 | 64 ft | 54.1 | 808 ft |
| May | 56.6 | 973 ft | 68.7 | 1,757 ft |
| June | 66.8 | 1,635 ft | 78.1 | 2,351 ft |
| July | 70.7 | 1,884 ft | 82.1 | 2,600 ft |
| August | 68.8 | 1,763 ft | 80.7 | 2,513 ft |
| September | 60.0 | 1,195 ft | 72.0 | 1,967 ft |
| October | 45.5 | 233 ft | 55.8 | 920 ft |
| November | 29.5 | −868 ft | 38.1 | −271 ft |
| December | 15.7 | −1,855 ft | 24.0 | −1,258 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 KFAR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 901 ft — the air behaves like 2,593 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 902 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 KFAR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hector International reaches roughly 2,600 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 KFAR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,332 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,884 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 901 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hector International?
901 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFAR (ICAO) / FAR (FAA), in Fargo, North Dakota.