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.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,869 ft station: SEDGWICK 5 S · 17 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SEDGWICK 5 S (17 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,887 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,887 ft caution

Field elevation 4,035 ft — the air behaves like 6,887 ft.

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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.