Cal Nev Ari, Nevada · field elev 2,602 ft
Density Altitude at Kidwell (1L4)
From a field elevation of 2,602 ft, a typical July afternoon at Kidwell (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,591 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 | 46.0 | 2,375 ft | 54.3 | 2,921 ft |
| February | 48.2 | 2,520 ft | 57.7 | 3,141 ft |
| March | 54.2 | 2,914 ft | 64.9 | 3,602 ft |
| April | 60.6 | 3,328 ft | 72.6 | 4,087 ft |
| May | 69.2 | 3,874 ft | 81.9 | 4,661 ft |
| June | 79.4 | 4,508 ft | 92.6 | 5,306 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.8 | 4,837 ft | 97.4 | 5,591 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.5 | 4,758 ft | 96.0 | 5,508 ft ▲ |
| September | 77.3 | 4,378 ft | 89.2 | 5,103 ft ▲ |
| October | 65.9 | 3,666 ft | 77.0 | 4,360 ft |
| November | 53.5 | 2,868 ft | 62.9 | 3,475 ft |
| December | 44.8 | 2,295 ft | 53.0 | 2,836 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 1L4
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,602 ft — the air behaves like 5,567 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,604 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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Boulder City · elev 2,203 ft
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Las Vegas · elev 2,491 ft
- 3L2 — Sky Ranch
Sandy Valley · elev 2,599 ft
- KLAS — Harry Reid International
Las Vegas · elev 2,183 ft
- KVGT — North Las Vegas
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- 0L9 — Echo Bay
Overton · elev 1,535 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 1L4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kidwell reaches roughly 5,591 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 1L4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,295 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,837 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,602 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kidwell?
2,602 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1L4 (FAA), in Cal Nev Ari, Nevada.