Kimama, Idaho · field elev 4,448 ft

Density Altitude at Laidlaw Corrals (U99)

From a field elevation of 4,448 ft, a typical July afternoon at Laidlaw Corrals (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,322 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,322 ft station: RICHFIELD · 21 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at RICHFIELD (21 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 22.8 3,093 ft 31.7 3,703 ft
February 27.5 3,417 ft 37.2 4,073 ft
March 36.8 4,046 ft 48.6 4,824 ft
April 44.5 4,557 ft 58.3 5,447 ft ▲
May 53.6 5,147 ft 68.4 6,081 ft ▲
June 62.0 5,681 ft 78.0 6,669 ft ▲
July 71.0 6,241 ft 88.9 7,322 ft ▲
August 70.0 6,180 ft 87.9 7,263 ft ▲
September 60.2 5,568 ft 77.3 6,627 ft ▲
October 47.2 4,733 ft 62.2 5,694 ft ▲
November 34.1 3,865 ft 45.2 4,602 ft
December 24.0 3,176 ft 32.6 3,764 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 U99

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,328 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,328 ft caution

Field elevation 4,448 ft — the air behaves like 7,328 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at U99 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Laidlaw Corrals reaches roughly 7,322 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 U99 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,093 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,241 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,448 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Laidlaw Corrals?

4,448 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U99 (FAA), in Kimama, Idaho.