Walden, Colorado · field elev 8,154 ft

Density Altitude at Walden-Jackson County (33V)

Walden-Jackson County is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 8,154 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (76 °F) pushes density altitude to about 11,049 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,895 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈11,049 ft station: WALDEN · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WALDEN (1 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 14.3 7,124 ft 26.7 7,961 ft ▲
February 17.0 7,309 ft 29.6 8,152 ft ⚠
March 25.8 7,901 ft 38.6 8,739 ft ⚠
April 33.7 8,421 ft 47.4 9,300 ft ⚠
May 42.9 9,015 ft 58.1 9,966 ft ⚠
June 51.7 9,570 ft 68.8 10,615 ft ⚠
July 57.3 9,917 ft 76.1 11,049 ft ⚠
August 55.2 9,787 ft 74.1 10,931 ft ⚠
September 47.9 9,331 ft 66.4 10,471 ft ⚠
October 36.8 8,623 ft 52.9 9,644 ft ⚠
November 25.1 7,854 ft 38.3 8,720 ft ⚠
December 15.4 7,199 ft 27.7 8,027 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 33V

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 11,043 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 11,043 ft high DA

Field elevation 8,154 ft — the air behaves like 11,043 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 33V in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 76 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Walden-Jackson County reaches roughly 11,049 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 33V on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,124 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,917 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 8,154 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Walden-Jackson County?

8,154 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 33V (FAA), in Walden, Colorado.