Dulce, New Mexico · field elev 7,618 ft
Density Altitude at Jicarilla Apache Nation (24N)
Jicarilla Apache Nation is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,618 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,823 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,205 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 | 22.9 | 7,043 ft | 40.2 | 8,183 ft ⚠ |
| February | 26.6 | 7,291 ft | 43.3 | 8,382 ft ⚠ |
| March | 34.7 | 7,826 ft | 51.2 | 8,883 ft ⚠ |
| April | 41.5 | 8,266 ft | 58.8 | 9,356 ft ⚠ |
| May | 49.7 | 8,788 ft | 68.1 | 9,923 ft ⚠ |
| June | 58.9 | 9,362 ft | 79.5 | 10,601 ft ⚠ |
| July | 64.8 | 9,723 ft | 83.3 | 10,823 ft ⚠ |
| August | 63.2 | 9,625 ft | 80.9 | 10,683 ft ⚠ |
| September | 55.7 | 9,164 ft | 73.9 | 10,270 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.7 | 8,471 ft | 62.5 | 9,583 ft ⚠ |
| November | 33.6 | 7,754 ft | 50.4 | 8,832 ft ⚠ |
| December | 23.9 | 7,110 ft | 40.0 | 8,170 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 24N
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,618 ft — the air behaves like 10,806 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 24N in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jicarilla Apache Nation reaches roughly 10,823 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 24N on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,043 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,723 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,618 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Jicarilla Apache Nation?
7,618 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 24N (FAA), in Dulce, New Mexico.