Blanca, Colorado · field elev 7,720 ft
Density Altitude at Blanca (05V)
Blanca is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,720 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,911 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,191 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 | 20.2 | 6,987 ft | 36.5 | 8,069 ft ⚠ |
| February | 25.9 | 7,370 ft | 41.7 | 8,405 ft ⚠ |
| March | 36.0 | 8,036 ft | 51.6 | 9,033 ft ⚠ |
| April | 42.8 | 8,475 ft | 59.3 | 9,511 ft ⚠ |
| May | 51.8 | 9,045 ft | 68.4 | 10,065 ft ⚠ |
| June | 61.3 | 9,633 ft | 78.3 | 10,654 ft ⚠ |
| July | 65.6 | 9,895 ft | 82.7 | 10,911 ft ⚠ |
| August | 63.7 | 9,780 ft | 80.1 | 10,759 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.9 | 9,363 ft | 74.5 | 10,429 ft ⚠ |
| October | 45.3 | 8,635 ft | 62.6 | 9,713 ft ⚠ |
| November | 32.0 | 7,774 ft | 49.1 | 8,875 ft ⚠ |
| December | 20.6 | 7,014 ft | 36.0 | 8,036 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 05V
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,720 ft — the air behaves like 10,929 ft.
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- 7,722 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 05V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Blanca reaches roughly 10,911 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 05V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,987 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,895 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,720 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Blanca?
7,720 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 05V (FAA), in Blanca, Colorado.