Saratoga, Wyoming · field elev 7,014 ft
Density Altitude at Shively Field (KSAA)
Shively Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,014 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (84 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,106 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,092 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 | 23.9 | 6,361 ft | 33.8 | 7,021 ft ▲ |
| February | 25.9 | 6,495 ft | 36.5 | 7,198 ft ▲ |
| March | 34.7 | 7,080 ft | 46.7 | 7,858 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.5 | 7,588 ft | 55.6 | 8,419 ft ⚠ |
| May | 51.0 | 8,130 ft | 65.8 | 9,049 ft ⚠ |
| June | 59.2 | 8,643 ft | 76.7 | 9,705 ft ⚠ |
| July | 67.0 | 9,122 ft | 83.5 | 10,106 ft ⚠ |
| August | 63.0 | 8,878 ft | 81.3 | 9,977 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.3 | 8,463 ft | 72.0 | 9,424 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.5 | 7,717 ft | 58.3 | 8,587 ft ⚠ |
| November | 32.7 | 6,949 ft | 44.3 | 7,704 ft ▲ |
| December | 23.3 | 6,320 ft | 34.3 | 7,054 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 KSAA
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,014 ft — the air behaves like 10,135 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,016 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 KSAA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Shively Field reaches roughly 10,106 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 KSAA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,320 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,122 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,014 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Shively Field?
7,014 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSAA (ICAO) / SAA (FAA), in Saratoga, Wyoming.