Canon City, Colorado · field elev 5,442 ft
Density Altitude at Fremont County (1V6)
Fremont County is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,442 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,541 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,099 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 | 33.9 | 5,084 ft | 49.4 | 6,099 ft ▲ |
| February | 35.0 | 5,157 ft | 50.4 | 6,163 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.3 | 5,639 ft | 58.5 | 6,678 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.8 | 6,061 ft | 64.3 | 7,040 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.2 | 6,659 ft | 73.3 | 7,593 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.4 | 7,293 ft | 84.6 | 8,270 ft ⚠ |
| July | 73.9 | 7,629 ft | 89.2 | 8,541 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.0 | 7,514 ft | 86.7 | 8,394 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.2 | 7,034 ft | 80.1 | 8,003 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.4 | 6,291 ft | 68.6 | 7,306 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.8 | 5,606 ft | 57.2 | 6,596 ft ▲ |
| December | 33.8 | 5,077 ft | 49.0 | 6,074 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 1V6
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,442 ft — the air behaves like 8,529 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,444 ft
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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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- C08 — Silver West
Westcliffe · elev 8,290 ft
- KCOS — City Of Colorado Springs Municipal
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- KPUB — Pueblo Meml
Pueblo · elev 4,729 ft
- KFLY — Meadow Lake
Colorado Springs · elev 6,878 ft
- CO4 — Colorado Springs East
Ellicott · elev 6,145 ft
- KANK — Salida/Harriett Alexander Field
Salida · elev 7,523 ft
- 4V1 — Spanish Peaks Airfield
Walsenburg · elev 6,055 ft
- KAEJ — Central Colorado Regional
Buena Vista · elev 7,950 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 1V6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fremont County reaches roughly 8,541 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 1V6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,077 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,629 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,442 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fremont County?
5,442 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1V6 (FAA), in Canon City, Colorado.