Panaca, Nevada · field elev 4,831 ft
Density Altitude at Lincoln County (1L1)
Lincoln County is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,831 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (93 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,014 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,183 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 | 33.1 | 4,273 ft | 46.5 | 5,160 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.5 | 4,501 ft | 51.4 | 5,477 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.4 | 4,957 ft | 59.7 | 6,005 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.6 | 5,361 ft | 66.6 | 6,437 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.9 | 5,892 ft | 76.0 | 7,014 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.6 | 6,499 ft | 86.8 | 7,661 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.6 | 6,929 ft | 92.8 | 8,014 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.8 | 6,819 ft | 91.2 | 7,920 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.2 | 6,288 ft | 83.5 | 7,465 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.5 | 5,547 ft | 71.1 | 6,715 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.6 | 4,773 ft | 57.9 | 5,892 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.6 | 4,172 ft | 45.8 | 5,114 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 1L1
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,831 ft — the air behaves like 8,026 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,833 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
Nearby Nevada fields
- L92 — Alamo Landing Field
Alamo · elev 3,757 ft
- 67L — Mesquite
Mesquite · elev 1,978 ft
- U08 — Perkins Field
Overton · elev 1,366 ft
- 9U7 — Currant Ranch
Currant · elev 5,181 ft
- 01U — Duckwater
Duckwater · elev 5,133 ft
- 0L9 — Echo Bay
Overton · elev 1,535 ft
- KELY — Ely/Yelland Field
Ely · elev 6,260 ft
- KVGT — North Las Vegas
Las Vegas · elev 2,205 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 1L1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lincoln County reaches roughly 8,014 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 1L1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,172 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,929 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,831 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lincoln County?
4,831 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1L1 (FAA), in Panaca, Nevada.