Saguache, Colorado · field elev 7,850 ft
Density Altitude at Saguache Municipal (04V)
Saguache Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,850 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (80 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,922 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,072 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 | 21.2 | 7,216 ft | 35.5 | 8,164 ft ⚠ |
| February | 26.3 | 7,558 ft | 41.2 | 8,532 ft ⚠ |
| March | 36.3 | 8,216 ft | 51.1 | 9,160 ft ⚠ |
| April | 43.1 | 8,654 ft | 59.3 | 9,669 ft ⚠ |
| May | 52.2 | 9,229 ft | 68.0 | 10,198 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.5 | 9,743 ft | 77.5 | 10,764 ft ⚠ |
| July | 64.9 | 10,011 ft | 80.2 | 10,922 ft ⚠ |
| August | 63.7 | 9,938 ft | 78.7 | 10,834 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.9 | 9,521 ft | 73.4 | 10,521 ft ⚠ |
| October | 45.9 | 8,832 ft | 62.1 | 9,841 ft ⚠ |
| November | 34.1 | 8,073 ft | 48.7 | 9,009 ft ⚠ |
| December | 21.7 | 7,249 ft | 35.9 | 8,190 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 04V
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,850 ft — the air behaves like 10,911 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 04V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Saguache Municipal reaches roughly 10,922 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 04V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,216 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 10,011 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,850 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Saguache Municipal?
7,850 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 04V (FAA), in Saguache, Colorado.