Hazelton, Idaho · field elev 4,172 ft

Density Altitude at Hazelton Municipal (U94)

From a field elevation of 4,172 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hazelton Municipal (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,006 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,006 ft station: HAZELTON · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HAZELTON (1 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 27.8 3,094 ft 35.8 3,637 ft
February 31.9 3,374 ft 41.2 3,998 ft
March 40.7 3,965 ft 52.1 4,711 ft
April 46.4 4,341 ft 59.2 5,166 ft ▲
May 55.5 4,930 ft 69.1 5,787 ft ▲
June 63.7 5,450 ft 78.6 6,370 ft ▲
July 72.6 6,003 ft 89.2 7,006 ft ▲
August 70.8 5,892 ft 87.8 6,923 ft ▲
September 61.2 5,293 ft 77.6 6,309 ft ▲
October 48.4 4,471 ft 62.6 5,381 ft ▲
November 36.5 3,684 ft 47.3 4,399 ft
December 28.0 3,108 ft 36.2 3,664 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 U94

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,994 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,994 ft caution

Field elevation 4,172 ft — the air behaves like 6,994 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
4,174 ft
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at U94 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hazelton Municipal reaches roughly 7,006 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 U94 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,094 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,003 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,172 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Hazelton Municipal?

4,172 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U94 (FAA), in Hazelton, Idaho.