Waupaca, Wisconsin · field elev 840 ft
Density Altitude at Waupaca Municipal (KPCZ)
Waupaca Municipal sits at 840 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,519 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 | 16.3 | −1,888 ft | 25.1 | −1,256 ft |
| February | 19.8 | −1,635 ft | 29.2 | −966 ft |
| March | 31.3 | −818 ft | 41.3 | −127 ft |
| April | 43.9 | 49 ft | 55.1 | 799 ft |
| May | 56.6 | 898 ft | 68.2 | 1,650 ft |
| June | 66.1 | 1,515 ft | 77.4 | 2,232 ft |
| July | 70.4 | 1,790 ft | 82.0 | 2,519 ft |
| August | 68.4 | 1,663 ft | 79.5 | 2,364 ft |
| September | 60.3 | 1,140 ft | 71.7 | 1,873 ft |
| October | 47.4 | 286 ft | 57.9 | 983 ft |
| November | 34.4 | −602 ft | 43.1 | −5 ft |
| December | 22.4 | −1,448 ft | 30.2 | −896 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 KPCZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 840 ft — the air behaves like 2,519 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 841 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 KPCZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Waupaca Municipal reaches roughly 2,519 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 KPCZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,888 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,790 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 840 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Waupaca Municipal?
840 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPCZ (ICAO) / PCZ (FAA), in Waupaca, Wisconsin.