Owyhee, Nevada · field elev 5,377 ft
Density Altitude at Owyhee (10U)
Owyhee is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,377 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (86 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,292 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,915 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 | 29.1 | 4,680 ft | 40.7 | 5,454 ft ▲ |
| February | 30.7 | 4,788 ft | 42.7 | 5,585 ft ▲ |
| March | 36.8 | 5,196 ft | 49.6 | 6,032 ft ▲ |
| April | 41.5 | 5,506 ft | 55.3 | 6,396 ft ▲ |
| May | 49.9 | 6,051 ft | 65.4 | 7,029 ft ▲ |
| June | 57.4 | 6,529 ft | 75.2 | 7,629 ft ▲ |
| July | 66.2 | 7,078 ft | 86.3 | 8,292 ft ⚠ |
| August | 65.1 | 7,010 ft | 85.0 | 8,215 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.9 | 6,497 ft | 76.5 | 7,707 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.6 | 5,774 ft | 62.3 | 6,836 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.2 | 5,090 ft | 48.5 | 5,961 ft ▲ |
| December | 27.8 | 4,592 ft | 39.9 | 5,401 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 10U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,377 ft — the air behaves like 8,274 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,379 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 10U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Owyhee reaches roughly 8,292 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 10U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,592 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,078 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,377 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Owyhee?
5,377 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 10U (FAA), in Owyhee, Nevada.