La Veta, Colorado · field elev 7,153 ft
Density Altitude at Cuchara Valley At La Veta (07V)
Cuchara Valley At La Veta is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,153 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (82 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,174 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,021 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 | 33.3 | 7,160 ft | 43.6 | 7,830 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.3 | 7,226 ft | 44.5 | 7,888 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.0 | 7,662 ft | 52.3 | 8,383 ft ⚠ |
| April | 46.5 | 8,015 ft | 57.8 | 8,726 ft ⚠ |
| May | 55.4 | 8,577 ft | 67.0 | 9,291 ft ⚠ |
| June | 65.9 | 9,224 ft | 78.6 | 9,986 ft ⚠ |
| July | 69.8 | 9,460 ft | 81.8 | 10,174 ft ⚠ |
| August | 67.6 | 9,327 ft | 79.0 | 10,009 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.9 | 8,979 ft | 73.4 | 9,677 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.5 | 8,269 ft | 62.1 | 8,992 ft ⚠ |
| November | 40.7 | 7,643 ft | 51.2 | 8,313 ft ⚠ |
| December | 32.9 | 7,133 ft | 43.1 | 7,798 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 07V
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,153 ft — the air behaves like 10,186 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 07V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cuchara Valley At La Veta reaches roughly 10,174 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 07V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,133 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,460 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,153 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cuchara Valley At La Veta?
7,153 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 07V (FAA), in La Veta, Colorado.