Aberdeen, Idaho · field elev 4,474 ft
Density Altitude at Aberdeen Municipal (U36)
From a field elevation of 4,474 ft, a typical July afternoon at Aberdeen Municipal (87 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,247 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 | 23.0 | 3,139 ft | 32.2 | 3,769 ft |
| February | 27.3 | 3,436 ft | 37.2 | 4,105 ft |
| March | 36.9 | 4,085 ft | 48.3 | 4,837 ft |
| April | 44.3 | 4,575 ft | 57.9 | 5,454 ft ▲ |
| May | 53.8 | 5,192 ft | 67.7 | 6,069 ft ▲ |
| June | 61.4 | 5,675 ft | 76.9 | 6,634 ft ▲ |
| July | 69.1 | 6,156 ft | 87.1 | 7,247 ft ▲ |
| August | 67.7 | 6,069 ft | 86.8 | 7,229 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.4 | 5,485 ft | 76.4 | 6,604 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.8 | 4,674 ft | 61.2 | 5,663 ft ▲ |
| November | 33.4 | 3,850 ft | 45.1 | 4,628 ft |
| December | 23.8 | 3,195 ft | 33.2 | 3,837 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 U36
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,474 ft — the air behaves like 7,241 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,476 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 U36 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Aberdeen Municipal reaches roughly 7,247 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 U36 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,139 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,156 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,474 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Aberdeen Municipal?
4,474 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U36 (FAA), in Aberdeen, Idaho.