Warroad, Minnesota · field elev 1,076 ft

Density Altitude at Warroad International Meml (KRRT)

Warroad International Meml sits at 1,076 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,490 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,490 ft station: WARROAD · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WARROAD (3 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 2.6 −2,603 ft 13.2 −1,817 ft
February 7.0 −2,274 ft 18.9 −1,403 ft
March 21.0 −1,252 ft 32.5 −440 ft
April 36.1 −191 ft 47.6 592 ft
May 50.9 812 ft 62.2 1,554 ft
June 61.4 1,502 ft 72.0 2,181 ft
July 65.8 1,786 ft 76.9 2,490 ft
August 63.8 1,657 ft 75.4 2,396 ft
September 54.7 1,064 ft 66.3 1,818 ft
October 40.9 139 ft 50.8 806 ft
November 25.1 −960 ft 33.5 −370 ft
December 10.3 −2,030 ft 19.2 −1,382 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 KRRT

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,496 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,496 ft

Field elevation 1,076 ft — the air behaves like 2,496 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRRT in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Warroad International Meml reaches roughly 2,490 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 KRRT on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,603 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,786 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,076 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Warroad International Meml?

1,076 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRRT (ICAO) / RRT (FAA), in Warroad, Minnesota.