Park Falls, Wisconsin · field elev 1,501 ft

Density Altitude at Park Falls Municipal (KPKF)

Park Falls Municipal sits at 1,501 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,053 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,053 ft station: PARK FALLS DNR HQ · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PARK FALLS DNR HQ (2 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 11.2 −1,428 ft 20.2 −776 ft
February 14.8 −1,166 ft 25.4 −407 ft
March 26.7 −315 ft 37.3 421 ft
April 39.8 592 ft 50.8 1,331 ft
May 53.9 1,536 ft 65.1 2,263 ft
June 62.9 2,122 ft 73.6 2,803 ft
July 66.9 2,379 ft 77.6 3,053 ft
August 65.1 2,263 ft 75.7 2,934 ft
September 56.9 1,733 ft 67.3 2,404 ft
October 43.7 856 ft 53.3 1,497 ft
November 29.9 −91 ft 37.7 449 ft
December 17.6 −963 ft 25.4 −407 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 KPKF

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,078 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,078 ft

Field elevation 1,501 ft — the air behaves like 3,078 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KPKF in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Park Falls Municipal reaches roughly 3,053 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 KPKF on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,428 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,379 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,501 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Park Falls Municipal?

1,501 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPKF (ICAO) / PKF (FAA), in Park Falls, Wisconsin.