North Fork, Nevada · field elev 6,397 ft
Density Altitude at Stevens-Crosby (08U)
Stevens-Crosby is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,397 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,425 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,028 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 | 18.8 | 5,246 ft | 32.7 | 6,186 ft ▲ |
| February | 21.8 | 5,452 ft | 36.0 | 6,404 ft ▲ |
| March | 30.7 | 6,052 ft | 44.3 | 6,945 ft ▲ |
| April | 38.3 | 6,555 ft | 52.0 | 7,438 ft ▲ |
| May | 46.3 | 7,074 ft | 62.2 | 8,076 ft ⚠ |
| June | 54.4 | 7,589 ft | 73.2 | 8,747 ft ⚠ |
| July | 62.8 | 8,113 ft | 84.6 | 9,425 ft ⚠ |
| August | 61.2 | 8,014 ft | 83.4 | 9,355 ft ⚠ |
| September | 52.2 | 7,450 ft | 73.6 | 8,771 ft ⚠ |
| October | 41.4 | 6,757 ft | 59.5 | 7,908 ft ▲ |
| November | 30.3 | 6,026 ft | 44.5 | 6,958 ft ▲ |
| December | 20.3 | 5,349 ft | 34.0 | 6,272 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 08U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,397 ft — the air behaves like 9,449 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,399 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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- 10U — Owyhee
Owyhee · elev 5,377 ft
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- KLWL — Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
Wells · elev 5,769 ft
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Jackpot · elev 5,224 ft
- KBAM — Battle Mountain
Battle Mountain · elev 4,536 ft
- U74 — Crescent Valley
Crescent Valley · elev 4,791 ft
- KWMC — Winnemucca Municipal
Winnemucca · elev 4,308 ft
- 05U — Eureka
Eureka · elev 5,958 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 08U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stevens-Crosby reaches roughly 9,425 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 08U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,246 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,113 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,397 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Stevens-Crosby?
6,397 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 08U (FAA), in North Fork, Nevada.