Escalante, Utah · field elev 5,737 ft
Density Altitude at Escalante Municipal (1L7)
Escalante Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,737 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (92 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,078 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,341 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 | 30.9 | 5,248 ft | 43.1 | 6,055 ft ▲ |
| February | 35.7 | 5,568 ft | 48.0 | 6,372 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.7 | 6,094 ft | 58.0 | 7,008 ft ▲ |
| April | 50.1 | 6,507 ft | 65.5 | 7,474 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.7 | 7,052 ft | 75.5 | 8,084 ft ⚠ |
| June | 68.5 | 7,659 ft | 87.1 | 8,774 ft ⚠ |
| July | 74.7 | 8,036 ft | 92.3 | 9,078 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.3 | 7,891 ft | 89.1 | 8,892 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.3 | 7,400 ft | 81.3 | 8,432 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.5 | 6,660 ft | 68.3 | 7,647 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.1 | 5,859 ft | 53.8 | 6,742 ft ▲ |
| December | 30.9 | 5,248 ft | 42.9 | 6,042 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 1L7
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,737 ft — the air behaves like 9,060 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,739 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 1L7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Escalante Municipal reaches roughly 9,078 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 1L7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,248 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,036 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,737 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Escalante Municipal?
5,737 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1L7 (FAA), in Escalante, Utah.