Pocatello, Idaho · field elev 4,452 ft
Density Altitude at Pocatello Regional (KPIH)
From a field elevation of 4,452 ft, a typical July afternoon at Pocatello Regional (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,350 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 | 25.6 | 3,291 ft | 34.2 | 3,877 ft |
| February | 29.7 | 3,572 ft | 39.0 | 4,198 ft |
| March | 39.1 | 4,205 ft | 50.5 | 4,952 ft |
| April | 45.7 | 4,640 ft | 58.6 | 5,471 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.2 | 5,191 ft | 68.7 | 6,104 ft ▲ |
| June | 62.2 | 5,699 ft | 78.5 | 6,704 ft ▲ |
| July | 70.8 | 6,234 ft | 89.3 | 7,350 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.3 | 6,141 ft | 88.1 | 7,279 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.7 | 5,541 ft | 77.2 | 6,626 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.1 | 4,732 ft | 61.5 | 5,655 ft ▲ |
| November | 34.9 | 3,924 ft | 46.1 | 4,666 ft |
| December | 25.8 | 3,305 ft | 34.3 | 3,884 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 KPIH
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,452 ft — the air behaves like 7,333 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,454 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 KPIH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pocatello Regional reaches roughly 7,350 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 KPIH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,291 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,234 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,452 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pocatello Regional?
4,452 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPIH (ICAO) / PIH (FAA), in Pocatello, Idaho.