Lusk, Wyoming · field elev 4,967 ft
Density Altitude at Lusk Municipal (KLSK)
From a field elevation of 4,967 ft, a typical July afternoon at Lusk Municipal (84 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,683 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9 | 3,816 ft | 35.4 | 4,596 ft |
| February | 25.3 | 3,912 ft | 37.3 | 4,722 ft |
| March | 34.1 | 4,509 ft | 46.8 | 5,347 ft ▲ |
| April | 41.5 | 5,000 ft | 54.6 | 5,849 ft ▲ |
| May | 51.1 | 5,625 ft | 63.5 | 6,410 ft ▲ |
| June | 61.5 | 6,285 ft | 76.0 | 7,179 ft ▲ |
| July | 68.9 | 6,745 ft | 84.4 | 7,683 ft ▲ |
| August | 67.6 | 6,665 ft | 83.4 | 7,624 ft ▲ |
| September | 57.8 | 6,052 ft | 73.6 | 7,033 ft ▲ |
| October | 44.4 | 5,190 ft | 58.4 | 6,090 ft ▲ |
| November | 32.7 | 4,415 ft | 45.6 | 5,269 ft ▲ |
| December | 24.2 | 3,837 ft | 36.6 | 4,676 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 KLSK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,967 ft — the air behaves like 7,660 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,969 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 KLSK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lusk Municipal reaches roughly 7,683 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 KLSK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,816 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,745 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,967 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lusk Municipal?
4,967 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLSK (ICAO) / LSK (FAA), in Lusk, Wyoming.