Winner, South Dakota · field elev 2,032 ft
Density Altitude at Winner Regional (KICR)
Winner Regional sits at 2,032 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,435 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 | 24.6 | 201 ft | 34.8 | 911 ft |
| February | 27.9 | 433 ft | 38.8 | 1,184 ft |
| March | 38.1 | 1,136 ft | 49.8 | 1,922 ft |
| April | 48.0 | 1,802 ft | 60.1 | 2,595 ft |
| May | 59.0 | 2,524 ft | 70.8 | 3,277 ft |
| June | 69.8 | 3,214 ft | 81.7 | 3,954 ft |
| July | 77.0 | 3,664 ft | 89.6 | 4,435 ft |
| August | 74.9 | 3,534 ft | 87.4 | 4,302 ft |
| September | 66.1 | 2,979 ft | 79.2 | 3,800 ft |
| October | 51.5 | 2,034 ft | 63.8 | 2,833 ft |
| November | 37.8 | 1,116 ft | 49.0 | 1,869 ft |
| December | 27.5 | 405 ft | 37.4 | 1,089 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 KICR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,032 ft — the air behaves like 4,459 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,033 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 KICR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winner Regional reaches roughly 4,435 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 KICR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 201 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,664 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,032 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Winner Regional?
2,032 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KICR (ICAO) / ICR (FAA), in Winner, South Dakota.