Powell, Wyoming · field elev 5,096 ft
Density Altitude at Powell Municipal (KPOY)
From a field elevation of 5,096 ft, a typical July afternoon at Powell Municipal (85 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,869 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 | 23.3 | 3,935 ft | 34.1 | 4,668 ft |
| February | 26.4 | 4,148 ft | 38.1 | 4,935 ft |
| March | 37.2 | 4,875 ft | 50.4 | 5,738 ft ▲ |
| April | 44.9 | 5,382 ft | 58.7 | 6,267 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.1 | 5,975 ft | 67.5 | 6,816 ft ▲ |
| June | 62.4 | 6,499 ft | 77.3 | 7,414 ft ▲ |
| July | 69.5 | 6,939 ft | 84.9 | 7,869 ft ▲ |
| August | 67.6 | 6,822 ft | 82.7 | 7,738 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.5 | 6,254 ft | 73.3 | 7,172 ft ▲ |
| October | 46.0 | 5,454 ft | 58.7 | 6,267 ft ▲ |
| November | 33.2 | 4,608 ft | 44.5 | 5,356 ft ▲ |
| December | 23.7 | 3,963 ft | 34.0 | 4,662 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 KPOY
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 5,096 ft — the air behaves like 7,875 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,098 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KPOY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Powell Municipal reaches roughly 7,869 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 KPOY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,935 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,939 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,096 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Powell Municipal?
5,096 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPOY (ICAO) / POY (FAA), in Powell, Wyoming.