Pullman/Moscow, Washington · field elev 2,567 ft
Density Altitude at Pullman/Moscow Regional (KPUW)
Pullman/Moscow Regional sits at 2,567 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,710 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 | 32.7 | 1,432 ft | 37.6 | 1,767 ft |
| February | 35.4 | 1,617 ft | 41.6 | 2,037 ft |
| March | 41.1 | 2,004 ft | 49.3 | 2,550 ft |
| April | 46.8 | 2,384 ft | 56.4 | 3,014 ft |
| May | 54.5 | 2,890 ft | 65.4 | 3,591 ft |
| June | 59.8 | 3,233 ft | 71.9 | 4,000 ft |
| July | 67.0 | 3,692 ft | 83.1 | 4,691 ft |
| August | 66.9 | 3,686 ft | 83.4 | 4,710 ft |
| September | 59.8 | 3,233 ft | 74.2 | 4,144 ft |
| October | 48.4 | 2,490 ft | 59.2 | 3,195 ft |
| November | 38.6 | 1,835 ft | 44.7 | 2,245 ft |
| December | 31.7 | 1,364 ft | 36.6 | 1,699 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 KPUW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,567 ft — the air behaves like 4,685 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,569 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 KPUW in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pullman/Moscow Regional reaches roughly 4,710 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 KPUW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,364 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,692 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,567 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pullman/Moscow Regional?
2,567 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPUW (ICAO) / PUW (FAA), in Pullman/Moscow, Washington.