St Paul, Minnesota · field elev 705 ft
Density Altitude at St Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP)
St Paul Downtown Holman Field sits at 705 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,391 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 | 16.3 | −2,058 ft | 23.9 | −1,510 ft |
| February | 20.8 | −1,733 ft | 28.7 | −1,170 ft |
| March | 33.1 | −861 ft | 41.7 | −268 ft |
| April | 47.0 | 91 ft | 56.8 | 744 ft |
| May | 58.9 | 882 ft | 68.9 | 1,529 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 1,523 ft | 78.5 | 2,136 ft |
| July | 73.3 | 1,809 ft | 82.6 | 2,391 ft |
| August | 71.1 | 1,669 ft | 80.4 | 2,255 ft |
| September | 62.9 | 1,142 ft | 72.4 | 1,752 ft |
| October | 49.0 | 226 ft | 58.0 | 823 ft |
| November | 34.6 | −757 ft | 42.1 | −241 ft |
| December | 21.7 | −1,668 ft | 28.6 | −1,177 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 KSTP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 705 ft — the air behaves like 2,416 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 706 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KSTP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at St Paul Downtown Holman Field reaches roughly 2,391 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 KSTP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,058 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,809 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 705 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of St Paul Downtown Holman Field?
705 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSTP (ICAO) / STP (FAA), in St Paul, Minnesota.