Spanish Fork, Utah · field elev 4,530 ft

Density Altitude at Spanish Fork Municipal/Woodhouse Field (KSPK)

From a field elevation of 4,530 ft, a typical July afternoon at Spanish Fork Municipal/Woodhouse Field (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,791 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,791 ft station: PROVO BYU · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PROVO BYU (7 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 32.5 3,859 ft 41.2 4,440 ft
February 37.5 4,195 ft 47.6 4,860 ft
March 46.5 4,789 ft 58.4 5,554 ft ▲
April 52.7 5,190 ft 65.6 6,007 ft ▲
May 61.6 5,756 ft 75.7 6,629 ft ▲
June 71.1 6,348 ft 87.2 7,320 ft ▲
July 78.8 6,817 ft 95.2 7,791 ft ▲
August 77.0 6,708 ft 92.9 7,656 ft ▲
September 67.5 6,125 ft 83.1 7,076 ft ▲
October 54.7 5,318 ft 68.5 6,187 ft ▲
November 42.4 4,520 ft 53.2 5,222 ft ▲
December 32.9 3,886 ft 41.4 4,454 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 KSPK

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,779 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,779 ft caution

Field elevation 4,530 ft — the air behaves like 7,779 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KSPK in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Spanish Fork Municipal/Woodhouse Field reaches roughly 7,791 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 KSPK on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,859 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,817 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,530 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Spanish Fork Municipal/Woodhouse Field?

4,530 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSPK (ICAO) / SPK (FAA), in Spanish Fork, Utah.