Tomah, Wisconsin · field elev 966 ft

Density Altitude at Bloyer Field (Y72)

Bloyer Field sits at 966 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,617 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,617 ft station: MATHER 3 NW · 15 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MATHER 3 NW (15 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 14.8 −1,839 ft 24.2 −1,162 ft
February 18.6 −1,563 ft 29.1 −815 ft
March 30.5 −717 ft 41.1 16 ft
April 43.5 179 ft 54.9 941 ft
May 55.9 1,007 ft 67.6 1,766 ft
June 65.7 1,644 ft 77.0 2,361 ft
July 69.5 1,888 ft 81.1 2,617 ft
August 67.4 1,754 ft 79.1 2,493 ft
September 59.3 1,230 ft 71.3 2,002 ft
October 47.0 415 ft 57.9 1,138 ft
November 33.5 −508 ft 42.6 118 ft
December 21.3 −1,369 ft 29.7 −773 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 Y72

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,611 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,611 ft

Field elevation 966 ft — the air behaves like 2,611 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at Y72 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bloyer Field reaches roughly 2,617 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 Y72 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,839 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,888 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 966 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Bloyer Field?

966 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y72 (FAA), in Tomah, Wisconsin.