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.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,683 ft station: LUSK 2 SW · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LUSK 2 SW (4 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,660 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,660 ft caution

Field elevation 4,967 ft — the air behaves like 7,660 ft.

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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.