Conrad, Montana · field elev 3,548 ft
Density Altitude at Conrad (S01)
From a field elevation of 3,548 ft, a typical July afternoon at Conrad (82 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,842 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6 | 1,956 ft | 34.2 | 2,755 ft |
| February | 24.9 | 2,116 ft | 36.8 | 2,931 ft |
| March | 33.3 | 2,694 ft | 46.1 | 3,551 ft |
| April | 43.0 | 3,345 ft | 56.6 | 4,234 ft |
| May | 52.4 | 3,962 ft | 66.1 | 4,837 ft |
| June | 59.8 | 4,438 ft | 73.2 | 5,279 ft ▲ |
| July | 67.0 | 4,894 ft | 82.4 | 5,842 ft ▲ |
| August | 65.6 | 4,806 ft | 81.7 | 5,799 ft ▲ |
| September | 56.4 | 4,221 ft | 71.3 | 5,162 ft ▲ |
| October | 44.0 | 3,412 ft | 57.2 | 4,272 ft |
| November | 31.8 | 2,591 ft | 43.1 | 3,352 ft |
| December | 23.5 | 2,019 ft | 34.3 | 2,762 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 S01
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,548 ft — the air behaves like 5,818 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,550 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 S01 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Conrad reaches roughly 5,842 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 S01 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,956 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,894 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,548 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Conrad?
3,548 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is S01 (FAA), in Conrad, Montana.