Leadore, Idaho · field elev 6,029 ft
Density Altitude at Leadore (U00)
Leadore is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,029 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,856 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,827 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3 | 4,684 ft | 29.7 | 5,530 ft ▲ |
| February | 20.7 | 4,918 ft | 33.6 | 5,790 ft ▲ |
| March | 30.9 | 5,610 ft | 43.1 | 6,414 ft ▲ |
| April | 38.6 | 6,121 ft | 52.3 | 7,005 ft ▲ |
| May | 47.3 | 6,686 ft | 62.4 | 7,639 ft ▲ |
| June | 54.2 | 7,126 ft | 70.8 | 8,155 ft ⚠ |
| July | 62.0 | 7,614 ft | 82.5 | 8,856 ft ⚠ |
| August | 60.9 | 7,546 ft | 81.4 | 8,791 ft ⚠ |
| September | 52.3 | 7,005 ft | 71.0 | 8,167 ft ⚠ |
| October | 40.2 | 6,225 ft | 55.4 | 7,201 ft ▲ |
| November | 27.6 | 5,388 ft | 39.5 | 6,180 ft ▲ |
| December | 17.1 | 4,670 ft | 28.5 | 5,449 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 U00
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,029 ft — the air behaves like 8,886 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,031 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 U00 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Leadore reaches roughly 8,856 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 U00 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,670 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,614 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,029 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Leadore?
6,029 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U00 (FAA), in Leadore, Idaho.