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.

worst typical month: August · ≈1,528 ft station: SCAPPOOSE IND AP · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SCAPPOOSE IND 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,528 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,528 ft

Field elevation 29 ft — the air behaves like 1,528 ft.

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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.