Wild Rose, Wisconsin · field elev 908 ft
Density Altitude at Wild Rose Idlewild (W23)
Wild Rose Idlewild sits at 908 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,602 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3 | −1,803 ft | 25.1 | −1,170 ft |
| February | 19.8 | −1,550 ft | 29.2 | −881 ft |
| March | 31.3 | −734 ft | 41.3 | −43 ft |
| April | 43.9 | 134 ft | 55.1 | 883 ft |
| May | 56.6 | 981 ft | 68.2 | 1,733 ft |
| June | 66.1 | 1,599 ft | 77.4 | 2,315 ft |
| July | 70.4 | 1,874 ft | 82.0 | 2,602 ft |
| August | 68.4 | 1,746 ft | 79.5 | 2,447 ft |
| September | 60.3 | 1,224 ft | 71.7 | 1,956 ft |
| October | 47.4 | 370 ft | 57.9 | 1,067 ft |
| November | 34.4 | −518 ft | 43.1 | 80 ft |
| December | 22.4 | −1,363 ft | 30.2 | −811 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 W23
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 908 ft — the air behaves like 2,602 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 909 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 W23 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wild Rose Idlewild reaches roughly 2,602 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 W23 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,803 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,874 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 908 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wild Rose Idlewild?
908 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is W23 (FAA), in Wild Rose, Wisconsin.