Susanville, California · field elev 5,116 ft
Density Altitude at Spaulding (1Q2)
Spaulding is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,116 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,077 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,961 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 | 32.5 | 4,586 ft | 42.7 | 5,263 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.6 | 4,860 ft | 47.6 | 5,582 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.9 | 5,210 ft | 54.2 | 6,006 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.1 | 5,550 ft | 60.5 | 6,405 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.8 | 6,044 ft | 69.3 | 6,951 ft ▲ |
| June | 62.9 | 6,555 ft | 78.9 | 7,535 ft ▲ |
| July | 70.6 | 7,031 ft | 88.0 | 8,077 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.3 | 6,951 ft | 86.6 | 7,994 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.7 | 6,542 ft | 80.0 | 7,601 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.5 | 5,833 ft | 67.0 | 6,809 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.0 | 5,085 ft | 51.9 | 5,859 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.4 | 4,579 ft | 42.6 | 5,256 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 1Q2
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,116 ft — the air behaves like 8,077 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,118 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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Adin · elev 4,234 ft
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Bieber · elev 4,163 ft
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Fall River Mills · elev 3,328 ft
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Herlong · elev 4,062 ft
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 1Q2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Spaulding reaches roughly 8,077 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 1Q2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,579 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,031 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,116 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Spaulding?
5,116 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1Q2 (FAA), in Susanville, California.