Philip, South Dakota · field elev 2,209 ft

Density Altitude at Philip (KPHP)

Philip sits at 2,209 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,644 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,644 ft station: PHILIP AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PHILIP AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 22.1 246 ft 34.1 1,083 ft
February 25.2 465 ft 37.8 1,336 ft
March 35.5 1,179 ft 48.9 2,081 ft
April 45.6 1,861 ft 59.2 2,754 ft
May 56.6 2,586 ft 70.0 3,443 ft
June 67.4 3,279 ft 81.0 4,127 ft
July 75.0 3,756 ft 89.5 4,644 ft
August 73.2 3,644 ft 88.5 4,584 ft
September 63.3 3,018 ft 79.0 4,004 ft
October 48.3 2,041 ft 62.9 2,992 ft
November 34.9 1,138 ft 48.1 2,028 ft
December 24.2 395 ft 36.3 1,234 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 KPHP

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,674 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,674 ft

Field elevation 2,209 ft — the air behaves like 4,674 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KPHP in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Philip reaches roughly 4,644 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 KPHP on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 246 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,756 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,209 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Philip?

2,209 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPHP (ICAO) / PHP (FAA), in Philip, South Dakota.