Edgewood, New Mexico · field elev 6,565 ft
Density Altitude at Sandia Airpark Estates East (1N1)
Sandia Airpark Estates East is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,565 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,797 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,232 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 | 30.1 | 6,220 ft | 45.0 | 7,197 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.6 | 6,519 ft | 50.6 | 7,555 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.3 | 6,958 ft | 58.9 | 8,076 ft ⚠ |
| April | 48.2 | 7,402 ft | 66.6 | 8,551 ft ⚠ |
| May | 57.3 | 7,977 ft | 75.5 | 9,089 ft ⚠ |
| June | 66.9 | 8,569 ft | 86.3 | 9,728 ft ⚠ |
| July | 70.6 | 8,794 ft | 87.5 | 9,797 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.3 | 8,655 ft | 84.9 | 9,646 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.7 | 8,250 ft | 79.8 | 9,345 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.8 | 7,567 ft | 68.7 | 8,679 ft ⚠ |
| November | 38.7 | 6,788 ft | 55.9 | 7,889 ft ▲ |
| December | 30.3 | 6,234 ft | 45.3 | 7,216 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 1N1
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,565 ft — the air behaves like 9,827 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,567 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 1N1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sandia Airpark Estates East reaches roughly 9,797 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 1N1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,220 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,794 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,565 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sandia Airpark Estates East?
6,565 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1N1 (FAA), in Edgewood, New Mexico.