Pierre, South Dakota · field elev 1,744 ft
Density Altitude at Pierre Regional (KPIR)
Pierre Regional sits at 1,744 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,006 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 | 19.1 | −550 ft | 29.0 | 150 ft |
| February | 23.2 | −258 ft | 33.7 | 476 ft |
| March | 34.3 | 518 ft | 45.7 | 1,292 ft |
| April | 45.9 | 1,306 ft | 58.5 | 2,137 ft |
| May | 57.2 | 2,052 ft | 69.5 | 2,842 ft |
| June | 67.8 | 2,734 ft | 80.0 | 3,498 ft |
| July | 74.9 | 3,182 ft | 88.3 | 4,006 ft |
| August | 73.0 | 3,063 ft | 86.6 | 3,903 ft |
| September | 63.6 | 2,466 ft | 77.5 | 3,344 ft |
| October | 48.5 | 1,479 ft | 60.7 | 2,279 ft |
| November | 34.1 | 504 ft | 44.9 | 1,239 ft |
| December | 22.8 | −286 ft | 32.4 | 386 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 KPIR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,744 ft — the air behaves like 3,988 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,745 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 KPIR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pierre Regional reaches roughly 4,006 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 KPIR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −550 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,182 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,744 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pierre Regional?
1,744 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPIR (ICAO) / PIR (FAA), in Pierre, South Dakota.