Kamiah, Idaho · field elev 1,206 ft
Density Altitude at Kamiah Municipal (S73)
Kamiah Municipal sits at 1,206 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,498 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 | 32.0 | −313 ft | 37.5 | 68 ft |
| February | 38.2 | 116 ft | 46.4 | 672 ft |
| March | 43.8 | 497 ft | 54.9 | 1,238 ft |
| April | 50.2 | 926 ft | 63.0 | 1,766 ft |
| May | 58.5 | 1,474 ft | 72.9 | 2,397 ft |
| June | 64.4 | 1,856 ft | 79.0 | 2,780 ft |
| July | 71.4 | 2,303 ft | 90.4 | 3,480 ft |
| August | 71.4 | 2,303 ft | 90.7 | 3,498 ft |
| September | 62.6 | 1,740 ft | 79.7 | 2,823 ft |
| October | 49.6 | 887 ft | 61.8 | 1,688 ft |
| November | 37.9 | 95 ft | 44.8 | 565 ft |
| December | 31.0 | −382 ft | 36.0 | −35 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 S73
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,206 ft — the air behaves like 3,516 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,207 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 S73 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kamiah Municipal reaches roughly 3,498 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 S73 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −382 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,303 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,206 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kamiah Municipal?
1,206 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is S73 (FAA), in Kamiah, Idaho.