Crownpoint, New Mexico · field elev 6,696 ft
Density Altitude at Crownpoint (0E8)
Crownpoint is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,696 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,938 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,242 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 | 30.0 | 6,376 ft | 43.8 | 7,281 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.2 | 6,655 ft | 48.1 | 7,556 ft ▲ |
| March | 40.5 | 7,067 ft | 56.7 | 8,099 ft ⚠ |
| April | 48.1 | 7,556 ft | 64.6 | 8,588 ft ⚠ |
| May | 57.0 | 8,118 ft | 73.7 | 9,140 ft ⚠ |
| June | 67.1 | 8,741 ft | 84.7 | 9,792 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.1 | 9,044 ft | 87.2 | 9,938 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.8 | 8,905 ft | 84.3 | 9,769 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.7 | 8,471 ft | 78.7 | 9,439 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.8 | 7,728 ft | 67.5 | 8,765 ft ⚠ |
| November | 39.4 | 6,996 ft | 54.7 | 7,974 ft ▲ |
| December | 30.1 | 6,383 ft | 44.1 | 7,300 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 0E8
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,696 ft — the air behaves like 9,926 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,698 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 0E8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crownpoint reaches roughly 9,938 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 0E8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,376 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,044 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,696 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Crownpoint?
6,696 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0E8 (FAA), in Crownpoint, New Mexico.