Eureka, Nevada · field elev 5,958 ft
Density Altitude at Eureka (05U)
Eureka is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,958 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,234 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,276 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 | 25.9 | 5,185 ft | 39.0 | 6,059 ft ▲ |
| February | 29.5 | 5,428 ft | 43.0 | 6,321 ft ▲ |
| March | 38.0 | 5,993 ft | 52.4 | 6,925 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.5 | 6,353 ft | 58.7 | 7,322 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.0 | 6,899 ft | 68.8 | 7,946 ft ▲ |
| June | 61.7 | 7,509 ft | 81.1 | 8,687 ft ⚠ |
| July | 70.0 | 8,020 ft | 90.4 | 9,234 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.2 | 7,910 ft | 88.2 | 9,106 ft ⚠ |
| September | 59.1 | 7,347 ft | 78.4 | 8,527 ft ⚠ |
| October | 46.8 | 6,566 ft | 64.6 | 7,689 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.1 | 5,802 ft | 50.3 | 6,791 ft ▲ |
| December | 25.5 | 5,158 ft | 38.9 | 6,053 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 05U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,958 ft — the air behaves like 9,211 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,960 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 05U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eureka reaches roughly 9,234 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 05U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,158 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,020 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,958 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eureka?
5,958 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 05U (FAA), in Eureka, Nevada.