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.

worst typical month: July · ≈9,797 ft station: MORIARTY 1 NE · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MORIARTY 1 NE (9 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 9,827 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 9,827 ft high DA

Field elevation 6,565 ft — the air behaves like 9,827 ft.

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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.