Council, Idaho · field elev 2,966 ft
Density Altitude at Council Municipal (U82)
From a field elevation of 2,966 ft, a typical July afternoon at Council Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,706 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 | 25.7 | 1,446 ft | 33.4 | 1,977 ft |
| February | 30.7 | 1,792 ft | 39.8 | 2,411 ft |
| March | 40.5 | 2,458 ft | 51.7 | 3,200 ft |
| April | 47.9 | 2,950 ft | 61.3 | 3,820 ft |
| May | 57.1 | 3,550 ft | 71.8 | 4,482 ft |
| June | 64.4 | 4,017 ft | 79.9 | 4,982 ft |
| July | 74.6 | 4,656 ft | 91.9 | 5,706 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.0 | 4,557 ft | 91.0 | 5,652 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.8 | 3,915 ft | 80.1 | 4,994 ft |
| October | 49.6 | 3,062 ft | 64.3 | 4,011 ft |
| November | 36.7 | 2,202 ft | 47.0 | 2,891 ft |
| December | 27.7 | 1,585 ft | 35.9 | 2,147 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 U82
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,966 ft — the air behaves like 5,712 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,968 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 U82 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Council Municipal reaches roughly 5,706 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 U82 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,446 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,656 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,966 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Council Municipal?
2,966 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U82 (FAA), in Council, Idaho.