Okanogan, Washington · field elev 1,042 ft

Density Altitude at Okanogan Legion (S35)

Okanogan Legion sits at 1,042 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,219 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,219 ft station: OMAK AP · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at OMAK AP (7 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 28.0 −798 ft 32.8 −462 ft
February 32.5 −482 ft 39.8 21 ft
March 41.8 158 ft 52.5 876 ft
April 49.8 697 ft 62.8 1,551 ft
May 58.8 1,291 ft 72.4 2,165 ft
June 65.1 1,699 ft 79.1 2,585 ft
July 73.7 2,247 ft 89.4 3,219 ft
August 72.8 2,190 ft 88.8 3,183 ft
September 63.3 1,583 ft 78.2 2,529 ft
October 49.1 650 ft 60.7 1,415 ft
November 35.9 −247 ft 43.0 239 ft
December 27.9 −805 ft 32.5 −482 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 S35

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,195 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,195 ft

Field elevation 1,042 ft — the air behaves like 3,195 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at S35 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Okanogan Legion reaches roughly 3,219 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 S35 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −805 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,247 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,042 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Okanogan Legion?

1,042 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is S35 (FAA), in Okanogan, Washington.