Donnelly, Idaho · field elev 4,860 ft

Density Altitude at Donald D Coski Meml (U84)

From a field elevation of 4,860 ft, a typical July afternoon at Donald D Coski Meml (81 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,351 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,351 ft station: MCCALL AP · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MCCALL AP (11 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 22.1 3,558 ft 30.6 4,140 ft
February 24.9 3,751 ft 35.2 4,450 ft
March 31.5 4,201 ft 42.1 4,907 ft
April 38.8 4,689 ft 49.9 5,416 ft ▲
May 48.5 5,325 ft 61.1 6,129 ft ▲
June 55.3 5,762 ft 69.0 6,621 ft ▲
July 64.1 6,317 ft 81.0 7,351 ft ▲
August 62.9 6,242 ft 80.5 7,321 ft ▲
September 54.2 5,692 ft 70.6 6,719 ft ▲
October 42.5 4,934 ft 55.6 5,781 ft ▲
November 30.9 4,160 ft 40.4 4,795 ft
December 22.0 3,551 ft 30.1 4,106 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,351 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,351 ft caution

Field elevation 4,860 ft — the air behaves like 7,351 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at U84 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Donald D Coski Meml reaches roughly 7,351 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 U84 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,551 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,317 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,860 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Donald D Coski Meml?

4,860 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U84 (FAA), in Donnelly, Idaho.