Lander, Wyoming · field elev 5,589 ft
Density Altitude at Hunt Field (KLND)
Hunt Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,589 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,631 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,042 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 | 21.3 | 4,412 ft | 32.8 | 5,192 ft ▲ |
| February | 25.0 | 4,665 ft | 36.6 | 5,445 ft ▲ |
| March | 36.0 | 5,405 ft | 48.6 | 6,229 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.2 | 5,879 ft | 56.2 | 6,713 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.8 | 6,497 ft | 66.1 | 7,331 ft ▲ |
| June | 62.8 | 7,127 ft | 78.0 | 8,055 ft ⚠ |
| July | 71.5 | 7,662 ft | 87.7 | 8,631 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.8 | 7,558 ft | 85.8 | 8,519 ft ⚠ |
| September | 59.6 | 6,927 ft | 74.6 | 7,850 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.4 | 6,022 ft | 58.9 | 6,883 ft ▲ |
| November | 32.1 | 5,145 ft | 44.3 | 5,950 ft ▲ |
| December | 21.6 | 4,432 ft | 32.9 | 5,199 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 KLND
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,589 ft — the air behaves like 8,648 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,591 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 KLND in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hunt Field reaches roughly 8,631 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 KLND on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,412 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,662 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,589 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hunt Field?
5,589 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLND (ICAO) / LND (FAA), in Lander, Wyoming.