Hettinger, North Dakota · field elev 2,706 ft
Density Altitude at Hettinger/Jb Lindquist Regional (KHEI)
Hettinger/Jb Lindquist Regional sits at 2,706 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,921 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 | 16.4 | 464 ft | 27.4 | 1,239 ft |
| February | 19.5 | 684 ft | 30.8 | 1,475 ft |
| March | 30.1 | 1,427 ft | 42.3 | 2,256 ft |
| April | 41.1 | 2,176 ft | 54.8 | 3,081 ft |
| May | 52.1 | 2,905 ft | 65.8 | 3,787 ft |
| June | 62.1 | 3,552 ft | 75.7 | 4,406 ft |
| July | 69.2 | 4,001 ft | 84.1 | 4,921 ft |
| August | 67.7 | 3,907 ft | 83.7 | 4,897 ft |
| September | 57.9 | 3,282 ft | 73.6 | 4,276 ft |
| October | 43.2 | 2,317 ft | 57.0 | 3,224 ft |
| November | 29.4 | 1,378 ft | 41.8 | 2,223 ft |
| December | 19.4 | 677 ft | 30.8 | 1,475 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 KHEI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,706 ft — the air behaves like 4,915 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,708 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 KHEI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hettinger/Jb Lindquist Regional reaches roughly 4,921 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 KHEI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 464 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,001 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,706 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hettinger/Jb Lindquist Regional?
2,706 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHEI (ICAO) / HEI (FAA), in Hettinger, North Dakota.