Overton, Nevada · field elev 1,535 ft

Density Altitude at Echo Bay (0L9)

Echo Bay sits at 1,535 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (107 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,882 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,882 ft station: ECHO BAY · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ECHO BAY (2 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 48.4 1,214 ft 58.5 1,879 ft
February 52.6 1,492 ft 63.2 2,183 ft
March 60.5 2,009 ft 72.0 2,744 ft
April 67.9 2,484 ft 80.6 3,280 ft
May 78.1 3,126 ft 91.0 3,916 ft
June 88.2 3,746 ft 101.2 4,524 ft
July 94.9 4,150 ft 107.3 4,882 ft
August 93.6 4,072 ft 105.8 4,795 ft
September 84.8 3,539 ft 97.4 4,299 ft
October 70.6 2,655 ft 83.2 3,441 ft
November 56.9 1,775 ft 68.0 2,490 ft
December 47.2 1,134 ft 56.7 1,762 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 0L9

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,865 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,865 ft

Field elevation 1,535 ft — the air behaves like 4,865 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0L9 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 107 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Echo Bay reaches roughly 4,882 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 0L9 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,134 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,150 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,535 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Echo Bay?

1,535 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0L9 (FAA), in Overton, Nevada.