Parowan, Utah · field elev 5,927 ft
Density Altitude at Parowan (1L9)
Parowan is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,927 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,027 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,100 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 | 32.0 | 5,557 ft | 42.3 | 6,237 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.5 | 5,724 ft | 45.2 | 6,425 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.7 | 6,198 ft | 53.6 | 6,963 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.6 | 6,580 ft | 60.5 | 7,396 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.0 | 7,177 ft | 70.1 | 7,988 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.7 | 7,841 ft | 81.5 | 8,674 ft ⚠ |
| July | 74.6 | 8,261 ft | 87.5 | 9,027 ft ⚠ |
| August | 73.0 | 8,164 ft | 85.5 | 8,910 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.6 | 7,651 ft | 77.1 | 8,411 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.2 | 6,874 ft | 65.3 | 7,694 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.3 | 6,106 ft | 52.1 | 6,868 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.2 | 5,504 ft | 41.2 | 6,165 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 1L9
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,927 ft — the air behaves like 9,057 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,929 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 1L9 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Parowan reaches roughly 9,027 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 1L9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,504 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,261 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,927 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Parowan?
5,927 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1L9 (FAA), in Parowan, Utah.