Red Lodge, Montana · field elev 5,762 ft
Density Altitude at Red Lodge (KRED)
Red Lodge is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,762 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (81 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,456 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,694 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 | 25.7 | 4,928 ft | 37.5 | 5,718 ft ▲ |
| February | 25.5 | 4,914 ft | 36.7 | 5,666 ft ▲ |
| March | 33.7 | 5,466 ft | 45.7 | 6,254 ft ▲ |
| April | 40.9 | 5,942 ft | 53.3 | 6,741 ft ▲ |
| May | 49.3 | 6,486 ft | 62.0 | 7,288 ft ▲ |
| June | 57.6 | 7,013 ft | 71.6 | 7,879 ft ▲ |
| July | 65.6 | 7,511 ft | 81.2 | 8,456 ft ⚠ |
| August | 64.7 | 7,456 ft | 80.6 | 8,420 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.4 | 6,938 ft | 71.2 | 7,854 ft ▲ |
| October | 43.9 | 6,138 ft | 56.4 | 6,938 ft ▲ |
| November | 32.1 | 5,360 ft | 43.1 | 6,086 ft ▲ |
| December | 25.0 | 4,880 ft | 35.7 | 5,599 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 KRED
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,762 ft — the air behaves like 8,444 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,764 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 KRED in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Red Lodge reaches roughly 8,456 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 KRED on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,880 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,511 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,762 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Red Lodge?
5,762 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRED (ICAO) / RED (FAA), in Red Lodge, Montana.