Moriarty, New Mexico · field elev 6,204 ft
Density Altitude at Moriarty Municipal (0E0)
Moriarty Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,204 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,362 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,158 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 | 30.1 | 5,773 ft | 45.0 | 6,753 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.6 | 6,073 ft | 50.6 | 7,112 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.3 | 6,513 ft | 58.9 | 7,635 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.2 | 6,959 ft | 66.6 | 8,111 ft ⚠ |
| May | 57.3 | 7,535 ft | 75.5 | 8,651 ft ⚠ |
| June | 66.9 | 8,130 ft | 86.3 | 9,292 ft ⚠ |
| July | 70.6 | 8,355 ft | 87.5 | 9,362 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.3 | 8,215 ft | 84.9 | 9,210 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.7 | 7,809 ft | 79.8 | 8,908 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.8 | 7,125 ft | 68.7 | 8,240 ft ⚠ |
| November | 38.7 | 6,343 ft | 55.9 | 7,447 ft ▲ |
| December | 30.3 | 5,787 ft | 45.3 | 6,772 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 0E0
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,204 ft — the air behaves like 9,391 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,206 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 0E0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Moriarty Municipal reaches roughly 9,362 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 0E0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,773 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,355 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,204 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Moriarty Municipal?
6,204 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0E0 (FAA), in Moriarty, New Mexico.