Dubois, Idaho · field elev 5,123 ft

Density Altitude at Dubois Municipal (U41)

Dubois Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,123 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,009 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,886 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈8,009 ft station: DUBOIS EXP STN · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DUBOIS EXP STN (6 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 22.2 3,893 ft 29.5 4,392 ft
February 25.3 4,106 ft 33.2 4,642 ft
March 35.0 4,762 ft 44.4 5,383 ft ▲
April 44.8 5,409 ft 56.7 6,173 ft ▲
May 53.6 5,976 ft 66.7 6,799 ft ▲
June 61.8 6,495 ft 76.3 7,387 ft ▲
July 70.7 7,046 ft 86.7 8,009 ft ⚠
August 69.3 6,960 ft 85.4 7,932 ft ▲
September 59.7 6,363 ft 74.6 7,284 ft ▲
October 46.2 5,500 ft 58.1 6,262 ft ▲
November 32.4 4,588 ft 41.0 5,160 ft ▲
December 22.6 3,921 ft 29.7 4,406 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 U41

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 8,026 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 8,026 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,123 ft — the air behaves like 8,026 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at U41 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dubois Municipal reaches roughly 8,009 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 U41 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,893 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,046 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,123 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Dubois Municipal?

5,123 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U41 (FAA), in Dubois, Idaho.