Minot, North Dakota · field elev 1,716 ft
Density Altitude at Minot International (KMOT)
Minot International sits at 1,716 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,698 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.8 | −968 ft | 23.3 | −286 ft |
| February | 17.3 | −715 ft | 27.0 | −25 ft |
| March | 29.2 | 129 ft | 39.5 | 839 ft |
| April | 43.5 | 1,110 ft | 55.8 | 1,926 ft |
| May | 56.1 | 1,946 ft | 68.9 | 2,770 ft |
| June | 65.6 | 2,560 ft | 77.5 | 3,309 ft |
| July | 71.2 | 2,915 ft | 83.8 | 3,698 ft |
| August | 70.1 | 2,846 ft | 83.7 | 3,692 ft |
| September | 60.1 | 2,206 ft | 73.1 | 3,035 ft |
| October | 45.6 | 1,251 ft | 56.8 | 1,991 ft |
| November | 30.2 | 199 ft | 39.7 | 852 ft |
| December | 18.3 | −643 ft | 27.2 | −11 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 KMOT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,716 ft — the air behaves like 3,710 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,717 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 KMOT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Minot International reaches roughly 3,698 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 KMOT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −968 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,915 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,716 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Minot International?
1,716 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMOT (ICAO) / MOT (FAA), in Minot, North Dakota.