Boscobel, Wisconsin · field elev 673 ft
Density Altitude at Boscobel (KOVS)
Boscobel sits at 673 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,464 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 | 19.5 | −1,866 ft | 28.7 | −1,210 ft |
| February | 23.7 | −1,565 ft | 33.9 | −846 ft |
| March | 36.0 | −700 ft | 46.6 | 25 ft |
| April | 48.2 | 133 ft | 60.6 | 953 ft |
| May | 59.6 | 888 ft | 72.3 | 1,706 ft |
| June | 69.1 | 1,502 ft | 81.2 | 2,265 ft |
| July | 72.8 | 1,738 ft | 84.4 | 2,464 ft |
| August | 71.2 | 1,636 ft | 83.1 | 2,383 ft |
| September | 63.2 | 1,123 ft | 75.8 | 1,927 ft |
| October | 50.4 | 280 ft | 62.5 | 1,077 ft |
| November | 37.3 | −610 ft | 47.0 | 52 ft |
| December | 25.6 | −1,429 ft | 34.3 | −818 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 KOVS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 673 ft — the air behaves like 2,439 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 674 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 KOVS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Boscobel reaches roughly 2,464 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 KOVS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,866 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,738 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 673 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Boscobel?
673 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOVS (ICAO) / OVS (FAA), in Boscobel, Wisconsin.