Center, Colorado · field elev 7,598 ft
Density Altitude at Leach (1V8)
Leach is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,598 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (80 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,595 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,997 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 | 17.9 | 6,679 ft | 31.6 | 7,597 ft ▲ |
| February | 24.0 | 7,092 ft | 38.0 | 8,016 ft ⚠ |
| March | 34.8 | 7,807 ft | 49.4 | 8,745 ft ⚠ |
| April | 42.7 | 8,319 ft | 58.1 | 9,288 ft ⚠ |
| May | 51.5 | 8,877 ft | 66.8 | 9,820 ft ⚠ |
| June | 59.3 | 9,362 ft | 76.3 | 10,388 ft ⚠ |
| July | 63.8 | 9,638 ft | 79.8 | 10,595 ft ⚠ |
| August | 62.4 | 9,552 ft | 78.5 | 10,518 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.2 | 9,170 ft | 72.9 | 10,186 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.7 | 8,447 ft | 60.8 | 9,454 ft ⚠ |
| November | 31.3 | 7,578 ft | 46.1 | 8,536 ft ⚠ |
| December | 19.2 | 6,767 ft | 33.4 | 7,716 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 1V8
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,598 ft — the air behaves like 10,606 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,600 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 1V8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Leach reaches roughly 10,595 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 1V8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,679 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,638 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,598 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Leach?
7,598 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1V8 (FAA), in Center, Colorado.