Buhl, Idaho · field elev 3,663 ft
Density Altitude at Buhl Municipal (U03)
From a field elevation of 3,663 ft, a typical July afternoon at Buhl Municipal (88 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,342 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 | 29.2 | 2,557 ft | 36.5 | 3,053 ft |
| February | 33.5 | 2,850 ft | 42.1 | 3,428 ft |
| March | 42.4 | 3,448 ft | 52.6 | 4,117 ft |
| April | 48.2 | 3,830 ft | 59.4 | 4,554 ft |
| May | 56.9 | 4,394 ft | 68.8 | 5,147 ft ▲ |
| June | 64.8 | 4,896 ft | 77.4 | 5,678 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.0 | 5,469 ft | 88.4 | 6,342 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.5 | 5,376 ft | 86.8 | 6,246 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.9 | 4,776 ft | 76.9 | 5,647 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.3 | 3,968 ft | 62.5 | 4,751 ft |
| November | 37.8 | 3,141 ft | 47.4 | 3,778 ft |
| December | 29.7 | 2,591 ft | 36.9 | 3,080 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 U03
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,663 ft — the air behaves like 6,318 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,665 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 U03 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Buhl Municipal reaches roughly 6,342 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 U03 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,557 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,469 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,663 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Buhl Municipal?
3,663 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U03 (FAA), in Buhl, Idaho.