Pinedale, Wyoming · field elev 7,096 ft
Density Altitude at Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA)
Ralph Wenz Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,096 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (80 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,994 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,898 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 5,855 ft | 28.0 | 6,738 ft ▲ |
| February | 17.3 | 6,013 ft | 30.7 | 6,917 ft ▲ |
| March | 27.2 | 6,684 ft | 40.5 | 7,560 ft ▲ |
| April | 37.0 | 7,332 ft | 50.9 | 8,225 ft ⚠ |
| May | 45.8 | 7,901 ft | 61.4 | 8,879 ft ⚠ |
| June | 54.5 | 8,451 ft | 71.3 | 9,481 ft ⚠ |
| July | 61.3 | 8,873 ft | 79.9 | 9,994 ft ⚠ |
| August | 59.1 | 8,737 ft | 78.3 | 9,899 ft ⚠ |
| September | 50.8 | 8,218 ft | 69.2 | 9,355 ft ⚠ |
| October | 39.5 | 7,495 ft | 55.2 | 8,495 ft ⚠ |
| November | 26.2 | 6,617 ft | 39.7 | 7,508 ft ▲ |
| December | 16.0 | 5,924 ft | 28.6 | 6,778 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 KPNA
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,096 ft — the air behaves like 9,999 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,098 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 KPNA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ralph Wenz Field reaches roughly 9,994 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 KPNA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,855 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,873 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,096 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ralph Wenz Field?
7,096 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPNA (ICAO) / PNA (FAA), in Pinedale, Wyoming.