Laramie, Wyoming · field elev 7,284 ft
Density Altitude at Laramie Regional (KLAR)
Laramie Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,284 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (81 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,291 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,007 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 | 21.9 | 6,561 ft | 33.4 | 7,328 ft ▲ |
| February | 23.8 | 6,689 ft | 35.6 | 7,473 ft ▲ |
| March | 31.8 | 7,223 ft | 44.5 | 8,048 ft ⚠ |
| April | 37.9 | 7,623 ft | 51.2 | 8,474 ft ⚠ |
| May | 47.5 | 8,240 ft | 61.5 | 9,114 ft ⚠ |
| June | 58.0 | 8,899 ft | 73.9 | 9,865 ft ⚠ |
| July | 64.8 | 9,316 ft | 81.1 | 10,291 ft ⚠ |
| August | 62.8 | 9,194 ft | 79.0 | 10,168 ft ⚠ |
| September | 54.3 | 8,668 ft | 70.2 | 9,644 ft ⚠ |
| October | 41.9 | 7,882 ft | 56.0 | 8,774 ft ⚠ |
| November | 30.2 | 7,117 ft | 42.5 | 7,920 ft ▲ |
| December | 21.5 | 6,533 ft | 32.7 | 7,282 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 KLAR
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,284 ft — the air behaves like 10,286 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,286 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 KLAR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Laramie Regional reaches roughly 10,291 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 KLAR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,533 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,316 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,284 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Laramie Regional?
7,284 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLAR (ICAO) / LAR (FAA), in Laramie, Wyoming.