Goldfield, Nevada · field elev 5,616 ft
Density Altitude at Goldfield (1A8)
Goldfield is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,616 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,792 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,176 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 | 33.8 | 5,292 ft | 44.8 | 6,016 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.5 | 5,472 ft | 47.7 | 6,204 ft ▲ |
| March | 44.0 | 5,964 ft | 56.0 | 6,733 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.8 | 6,339 ft | 63.1 | 7,178 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.9 | 6,916 ft | 72.4 | 7,750 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.2 | 7,493 ft | 83.2 | 8,398 ft ⚠ |
| July | 76.1 | 7,974 ft | 89.9 | 8,792 ft ⚠ |
| August | 74.5 | 7,877 ft | 88.3 | 8,699 ft ⚠ |
| September | 66.2 | 7,370 ft | 80.5 | 8,237 ft ⚠ |
| October | 54.1 | 6,613 ft | 67.3 | 7,438 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.6 | 5,808 ft | 53.5 | 6,575 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.8 | 5,226 ft | 43.4 | 5,925 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 1A8
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,616 ft — the air behaves like 8,798 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,618 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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Goldfield · elev 4,684 ft
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Tonopah · elev 5,430 ft
- 2Q9 — Dyer
Dyer · elev 4,899 ft
- KBTY — Beatty
Beatty · elev 3,169 ft
- 3Q0 — Mina
Mina · elev 4,557 ft
- KGAB — Gabbs
Gabbs · elev 4,699 ft
- KHTH — Hawthorne Industrial
Hawthorne · elev 4,230 ft
- N15 — Kingston
Kingston · elev 6,075 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 1A8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Goldfield reaches roughly 8,792 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 1A8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,226 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,974 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,616 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Goldfield?
5,616 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1A8 (FAA), in Goldfield, Nevada.