Rice Lake, Wisconsin · field elev 1,109 ft
Density Altitude at Rice Lake Regional/Carl'S Field (KRPD)
Rice Lake Regional/Carl'S Field sits at 1,109 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,810 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 | 11.6 | −1,893 ft | 21.6 | −1,168 ft |
| February | 16.0 | −1,572 ft | 27.2 | −770 ft |
| March | 28.9 | −651 ft | 39.6 | 91 ft |
| April | 43.0 | 322 ft | 54.3 | 1,078 ft |
| May | 56.2 | 1,203 ft | 67.8 | 1,955 ft |
| June | 66.0 | 1,839 ft | 77.3 | 2,555 ft |
| July | 70.1 | 2,101 ft | 81.4 | 2,810 ft |
| August | 67.9 | 1,961 ft | 79.5 | 2,692 ft |
| September | 59.6 | 1,426 ft | 71.4 | 2,184 ft |
| October | 46.1 | 532 ft | 56.8 | 1,243 ft |
| November | 31.7 | −455 ft | 40.4 | 146 ft |
| December | 18.5 | −1,391 ft | 27.1 | −777 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 KRPD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,109 ft — the air behaves like 2,785 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,110 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 KRPD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rice Lake Regional/Carl'S Field reaches roughly 2,810 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 KRPD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,893 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,101 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,109 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rice Lake Regional/Carl'S Field?
1,109 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRPD (ICAO) / RPD (FAA), in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.