Jackpot, Nevada · field elev 5,224 ft
Density Altitude at Jackpot/Hayden Field (06U)
Jackpot/Hayden Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,224 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,237 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,013 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 | 25.4 | 4,239 ft | 38.6 | 5,126 ft ▲ |
| February | 28.7 | 4,463 ft | 41.3 | 5,304 ft ▲ |
| March | 35.8 | 4,940 ft | 49.8 | 5,857 ft ▲ |
| April | 41.5 | 5,317 ft | 56.5 | 6,285 ft ▲ |
| May | 50.3 | 5,889 ft | 66.4 | 6,904 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.1 | 6,449 ft | 77.2 | 7,564 ft ▲ |
| July | 68.4 | 7,028 ft | 88.5 | 8,237 ft ⚠ |
| August | 66.4 | 6,904 ft | 86.8 | 8,137 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.7 | 6,297 ft | 76.6 | 7,528 ft ▲ |
| October | 44.4 | 5,507 ft | 62.6 | 6,668 ft ▲ |
| November | 33.3 | 4,773 ft | 48.0 | 5,741 ft ▲ |
| December | 25.3 | 4,232 ft | 38.0 | 5,087 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 06U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,224 ft — the air behaves like 8,266 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,226 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 06U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jackpot/Hayden Field reaches roughly 8,237 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 06U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,232 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,028 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,224 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Jackpot/Hayden Field?
5,224 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 06U (FAA), in Jackpot, Nevada.