Craigmont, Idaho · field elev 3,805 ft
Density Altitude at Craigmont Municipal (S89)
From a field elevation of 3,805 ft, a typical August afternoon at Craigmont Municipal (79 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,948 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 | 29.7 | 2,768 ft | 36.6 | 3,236 ft |
| February | 31.2 | 2,870 ft | 39.2 | 3,410 ft |
| March | 36.1 | 3,202 ft | 45.0 | 3,795 ft |
| April | 41.7 | 3,577 ft | 51.5 | 4,221 ft |
| May | 49.2 | 4,071 ft | 60.0 | 4,767 ft |
| June | 55.1 | 4,453 ft | 66.9 | 5,202 ft ▲ |
| July | 63.5 | 4,988 ft | 78.1 | 5,893 ft ▲ |
| August | 63.8 | 5,007 ft | 79.0 | 5,948 ft ▲ |
| September | 56.1 | 4,517 ft | 69.8 | 5,382 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.1 | 3,802 ft | 55.6 | 4,485 ft |
| November | 35.2 | 3,142 ft | 42.5 | 3,630 ft |
| December | 28.6 | 2,692 ft | 34.9 | 3,121 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 S89
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,805 ft — the air behaves like 5,948 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,807 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 S89 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Craigmont Municipal reaches roughly 5,948 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 S89 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,692 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,007 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,805 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Craigmont Municipal?
3,805 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is S89 (FAA), in Craigmont, Idaho.