Neillsville, Wisconsin · field elev 1,238 ft

Density Altitude at Neillsville Municipal (KVIQ)

Neillsville Municipal sits at 1,238 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,906 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,906 ft station: NEILLSVILLE 3ESE · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NEILLSVILLE 3ESE (2 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 14.4 −1,526 ft 23.5 −871 ft
February 18.4 −1,236 ft 28.7 −503 ft
March 30.4 −384 ft 41.0 347 ft
April 43.6 523 ft 55.4 1,310 ft
May 55.7 1,330 ft 67.8 2,113 ft
June 65.2 1,947 ft 76.6 2,669 ft
July 69.0 2,190 ft 80.4 2,906 ft
August 66.9 2,056 ft 78.2 2,769 ft
September 59.1 1,552 ft 70.8 2,304 ft
October 46.8 739 ft 57.7 1,461 ft
November 33.1 −196 ft 41.9 408 ft
December 20.8 −1,063 ft 28.9 −489 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 KVIQ

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,881 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,881 ft

Field elevation 1,238 ft — the air behaves like 2,881 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KVIQ in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Neillsville Municipal reaches roughly 2,906 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 KVIQ on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,526 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,190 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,238 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Neillsville Municipal?

1,238 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVIQ (ICAO) / VIQ (FAA), in Neillsville, Wisconsin.