Stevens Point, Wisconsin · field elev 1,110 ft
Density Altitude at Stevens Point Municipal (KSTE)
Stevens Point Municipal sits at 1,110 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,706 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 | 15.3 | −1,621 ft | 23.6 | −1,024 ft |
| February | 18.7 | −1,375 ft | 28.1 | −706 ft |
| March | 30.4 | −544 ft | 40.0 | 120 ft |
| April | 43.1 | 331 ft | 53.6 | 1,033 ft |
| May | 55.9 | 1,185 ft | 66.5 | 1,873 ft |
| June | 65.7 | 1,821 ft | 75.8 | 2,462 ft |
| July | 69.8 | 2,083 ft | 79.7 | 2,706 ft |
| August | 67.9 | 1,962 ft | 77.8 | 2,587 ft |
| September | 59.8 | 1,440 ft | 70.2 | 2,109 ft |
| October | 47.1 | 600 ft | 56.9 | 1,250 ft |
| November | 33.7 | −314 ft | 41.7 | 235 ft |
| December | 21.6 | −1,167 ft | 29.0 | −642 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 KSTE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,110 ft — the air behaves like 2,724 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,111 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 KSTE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stevens Point Municipal reaches roughly 2,706 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 KSTE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,621 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,083 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,110 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Stevens Point Municipal?
1,110 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSTE (ICAO) / STE (FAA), in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.