Haxtun, Colorado · field elev 4,035 ft
Density Altitude at Haxtun Municipal (17V)
From a field elevation of 4,035 ft, a typical July afternoon at Haxtun Municipal (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,869 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 2,896 ft | 39.5 | 3,715 ft |
| February | 29.8 | 3,060 ft | 42.3 | 3,901 ft |
| March | 39.3 | 3,702 ft | 53.3 | 4,620 ft |
| April | 46.8 | 4,198 ft | 60.7 | 5,093 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.9 | 4,851 ft | 70.1 | 5,682 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.5 | 5,583 ft | 82.6 | 6,445 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.0 | 5,984 ft | 89.7 | 6,869 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.6 | 5,836 ft | 87.2 | 6,721 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.1 | 5,308 ft | 79.3 | 6,246 ft ▲ |
| October | 49.7 | 4,387 ft | 64.0 | 5,301 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.4 | 3,575 ft | 50.4 | 4,432 ft |
| December | 27.9 | 2,930 ft | 39.9 | 3,742 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 17V
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,035 ft — the air behaves like 6,887 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,037 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 17V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Haxtun Municipal reaches roughly 6,869 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 17V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,896 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,984 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,035 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Haxtun Municipal?
4,035 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 17V (FAA), in Haxtun, Colorado.