Durango, Colorado · field elev 6,684 ft
Density Altitude at Animas Air Park (00C)
Animas Air Park is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,684 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,900 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,216 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.7 | 5,937 ft | 37.9 | 6,883 ft ▲ |
| February | 29.7 | 6,341 ft | 43.2 | 7,227 ft ▲ |
| March | 37.9 | 6,883 ft | 53.2 | 7,865 ft ▲ |
| April | 44.7 | 7,324 ft | 61.5 | 8,383 ft ⚠ |
| May | 52.8 | 7,840 ft | 71.0 | 8,963 ft ⚠ |
| June | 62.7 | 8,457 ft | 82.8 | 9,666 ft ⚠ |
| July | 69.5 | 8,872 ft | 86.8 | 9,900 ft ⚠ |
| August | 67.5 | 8,751 ft | 84.0 | 9,737 ft ⚠ |
| September | 59.5 | 8,259 ft | 76.6 | 9,299 ft ⚠ |
| October | 47.1 | 7,478 ft | 63.8 | 8,524 ft ⚠ |
| November | 35.9 | 6,752 ft | 50.6 | 7,701 ft ▲ |
| December | 26.0 | 6,093 ft | 39.2 | 6,968 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 00C
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,684 ft — the air behaves like 9,912 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 00C in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Animas Air Park reaches roughly 9,900 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 00C on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,937 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,872 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,684 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Animas Air Park?
6,684 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 00C (FAA), in Durango, Colorado.