Dyer, Nevada · field elev 4,899 ft
Density Altitude at Dyer (2Q9)
Dyer is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,899 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (94 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,149 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,250 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 | 32.3 | 4,303 ft | 46.9 | 5,269 ft ▲ |
| February | 37.2 | 4,631 ft | 51.9 | 5,592 ft ▲ |
| March | 44.0 | 5,080 ft | 60.3 | 6,126 ft ▲ |
| April | 50.1 | 5,477 ft | 66.8 | 6,532 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.7 | 6,025 ft | 75.9 | 7,090 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.4 | 6,631 ft | 87.1 | 7,761 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.8 | 7,023 ft | 93.7 | 8,149 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.3 | 6,871 ft | 91.4 | 8,014 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.1 | 6,364 ft | 83.7 | 7,559 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.2 | 5,612 ft | 71.0 | 6,791 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.0 | 4,817 ft | 56.9 | 5,911 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.0 | 4,216 ft | 45.8 | 5,198 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 2Q9
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,899 ft — the air behaves like 8,166 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,901 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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Mina · elev 4,557 ft
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Tonopah · elev 5,430 ft
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Hawthorne · elev 4,230 ft
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Beatty · elev 3,169 ft
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Gabbs · elev 4,699 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 2Q9 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dyer reaches roughly 8,149 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 2Q9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,216 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,023 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,899 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dyer?
4,899 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2Q9 (FAA), in Dyer, Nevada.