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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,501 ft — the air behaves like 3,078 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,502 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 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.