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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,238 ft — the air behaves like 2,881 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,239 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 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.