Livingston, Montana · field elev 4,659 ft
Density Altitude at Mission Field (KLVM)
From a field elevation of 4,659 ft, a typical July afternoon at Mission Field (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,388 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 | 28.1 | 3,720 ft | 37.4 | 4,348 ft |
| February | 28.9 | 3,775 ft | 38.9 | 4,447 ft |
| March | 36.1 | 4,261 ft | 47.8 | 5,032 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.2 | 4,666 ft | 54.4 | 5,458 ft ▲ |
| May | 51.0 | 5,239 ft | 64.4 | 6,090 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.3 | 5,769 ft | 73.8 | 6,670 ft ▲ |
| July | 67.9 | 6,307 ft | 85.7 | 7,388 ft ▲ |
| August | 66.5 | 6,221 ft | 84.8 | 7,334 ft ▲ |
| September | 57.3 | 5,643 ft | 73.5 | 6,652 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.5 | 4,882 ft | 58.2 | 5,700 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.1 | 4,194 ft | 44.9 | 4,843 ft |
| December | 27.6 | 3,686 ft | 36.4 | 4,281 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 KLVM
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,659 ft — the air behaves like 7,405 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,661 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 KLVM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mission Field reaches roughly 7,388 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 KLVM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,686 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,307 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,659 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mission Field?
4,659 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLVM (ICAO) / LVM (FAA), in Livingston, Montana.