Woodland, Washington · field elev 29 ft
Density Altitude at Woodland State (W27)
Woodland State sits at 29 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,528 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 | 40.3 | −1,205 ft | 46.8 | −761 ft |
| February | 42.7 | −1,040 ft | 51.2 | −464 ft |
| March | 46.6 | −775 ft | 56.3 | −124 ft |
| April | 50.5 | −511 ft | 61.0 | 185 ft |
| May | 57.2 | −65 ft | 68.2 | 653 ft |
| June | 61.8 | 238 ft | 73.1 | 967 ft |
| July | 67.7 | 621 ft | 81.0 | 1,466 ft |
| August | 68.2 | 653 ft | 82.0 | 1,528 ft |
| September | 63.0 | 316 ft | 76.3 | 1,170 ft |
| October | 53.2 | −331 ft | 63.6 | 355 ft |
| November | 44.8 | −897 ft | 52.6 | −371 ft |
| December | 39.9 | −1,233 ft | 46.1 | −809 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 W27
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 29 ft — the air behaves like 1,528 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 30 ft
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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 W27 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Woodland State reaches roughly 1,528 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 W27 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,233 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 653 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 29 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Woodland State?
29 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is W27 (FAA), in Woodland, Washington.