Malad City, Idaho · field elev 4,503 ft
Density Altitude at Malad City (KMLD)
From a field elevation of 4,503 ft, a typical July afternoon at Malad City (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,489 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 | 23.6 | 3,217 ft | 32.7 | 3,839 ft |
| February | 28.4 | 3,547 ft | 38.4 | 4,221 ft |
| March | 38.5 | 4,228 ft | 50.5 | 5,015 ft ▲ |
| April | 46.0 | 4,723 ft | 59.5 | 5,591 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.6 | 5,279 ft | 69.8 | 6,235 ft ▲ |
| June | 62.6 | 5,786 ft | 79.7 | 6,839 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.0 | 6,309 ft | 90.6 | 7,489 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.4 | 6,210 ft | 88.4 | 7,359 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.9 | 5,616 ft | 78.4 | 6,760 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.5 | 4,820 ft | 62.7 | 5,792 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.1 | 4,001 ft | 46.9 | 4,781 ft |
| December | 24.8 | 3,300 ft | 33.9 | 3,920 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 KMLD
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,503 ft — the air behaves like 7,512 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,505 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 KMLD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Malad City reaches roughly 7,489 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 KMLD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,217 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,309 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,503 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Malad City?
4,503 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMLD (ICAO) / MLD (FAA), in Malad City, Idaho.