Fort Bridger, Wyoming · field elev 7,038 ft
Density Altitude at Fort Bridger (KFBR)
Fort Bridger is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,038 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (80 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,912 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,874 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 | 21.5 | 6,228 ft | 32.0 | 6,932 ft ▲ |
| February | 22.4 | 6,289 ft | 33.6 | 7,038 ft ▲ |
| March | 31.7 | 6,912 ft | 43.8 | 7,701 ft ▲ |
| April | 38.7 | 7,372 ft | 52.3 | 8,242 ft ⚠ |
| May | 47.7 | 7,951 ft | 62.6 | 8,882 ft ⚠ |
| June | 56.3 | 8,492 ft | 72.6 | 9,489 ft ⚠ |
| July | 63.2 | 8,919 ft | 79.7 | 9,912 ft ⚠ |
| August | 61.7 | 8,827 ft | 78.1 | 9,817 ft ⚠ |
| September | 53.6 | 8,324 ft | 70.0 | 9,333 ft ⚠ |
| October | 42.4 | 7,611 ft | 56.9 | 8,530 ft ⚠ |
| November | 29.2 | 6,746 ft | 41.3 | 7,540 ft ▲ |
| December | 20.9 | 6,187 ft | 31.3 | 6,886 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 KFBR
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,038 ft — the air behaves like 9,929 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,040 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KFBR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fort Bridger reaches roughly 9,912 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 KFBR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,187 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,919 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,038 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fort Bridger?
7,038 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFBR (ICAO) / FBR (FAA), in Fort Bridger, Wyoming.