Duckwater, Nevada · field elev 5,133 ft
Density Altitude at Duckwater (01U)
Duckwater is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,133 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (94 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,460 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,327 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 | 28.9 | 4,364 ft | 40.9 | 5,166 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.0 | 4,841 ft | 48.5 | 5,661 ft ▲ |
| March | 44.7 | 5,415 ft | 59.1 | 6,337 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.3 | 5,841 ft | 66.2 | 6,781 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.2 | 6,406 ft | 75.8 | 7,369 ft ▲ |
| June | 70.1 | 7,021 ft | 87.1 | 8,044 ft ⚠ |
| July | 76.6 | 7,417 ft | 94.2 | 8,460 ft ⚠ |
| August | 74.5 | 7,290 ft | 92.3 | 8,349 ft ⚠ |
| September | 66.0 | 6,768 ft | 83.6 | 7,837 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.6 | 5,989 ft | 70.5 | 7,046 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.9 | 5,100 ft | 54.6 | 6,052 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.0 | 4,371 ft | 41.1 | 5,179 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 01U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,133 ft — the air behaves like 8,448 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,135 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 01U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Duckwater reaches roughly 8,460 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 01U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,364 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,417 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,133 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Duckwater?
5,133 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 01U (FAA), in Duckwater, Nevada.