Goldfield, Nevada · field elev 4,684 ft
Density Altitude at Lida Junction (0L4)
Lida Junction is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,684 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (97 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,064 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,380 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 | 32.6 | 4,057 ft | 46.4 | 4,972 ft |
| February | 38.6 | 4,458 ft | 52.9 | 5,392 ft ▲ |
| March | 47.1 | 5,017 ft | 61.6 | 5,945 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.4 | 5,424 ft | 67.7 | 6,326 ft ▲ |
| May | 63.5 | 6,064 ft | 77.9 | 6,950 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.3 | 6,670 ft | 89.2 | 7,625 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.9 | 7,071 ft | 96.7 | 8,064 ft ⚠ |
| August | 77.6 | 6,932 ft | 94.6 | 7,942 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.3 | 6,363 ft | 85.4 | 7,400 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.8 | 5,514 ft | 71.6 | 6,566 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.5 | 4,651 ft | 56.5 | 5,622 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.2 | 3,962 ft | 44.8 | 4,867 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 0L4
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,684 ft — the air behaves like 8,081 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,686 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 0L4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lida Junction reaches roughly 8,064 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 0L4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,962 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,071 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,684 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lida Junction?
4,684 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0L4 (FAA), in Goldfield, Nevada.