Loa, Utah · field elev 7,027 ft
Density Altitude at Wayne Wonderland (38U)
Wayne Wonderland is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,027 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (84 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,122 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,095 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 | 24.6 | 6,424 ft | 39.6 | 7,416 ft ▲ |
| February | 28.1 | 6,659 ft | 42.6 | 7,611 ft ▲ |
| March | 35.8 | 7,169 ft | 51.2 | 8,159 ft ⚠ |
| April | 42.1 | 7,578 ft | 58.0 | 8,585 ft ⚠ |
| May | 51.1 | 8,153 ft | 67.3 | 9,156 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.5 | 8,740 ft | 78.3 | 9,816 ft ⚠ |
| July | 66.9 | 9,132 ft | 83.5 | 10,122 ft ⚠ |
| August | 64.7 | 8,997 ft | 81.3 | 9,993 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.8 | 8,510 ft | 74.7 | 9,602 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.9 | 7,758 ft | 62.7 | 8,875 ft ⚠ |
| November | 33.9 | 7,044 ft | 50.3 | 8,102 ft ⚠ |
| December | 24.5 | 6,417 ft | 39.7 | 7,423 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 38U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,027 ft — the air behaves like 10,151 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,029 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 38U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wayne Wonderland reaches roughly 10,122 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 38U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,417 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,132 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,027 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wayne Wonderland?
7,027 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 38U (FAA), in Loa, Utah.