Yerington, Nevada · field elev 4,922 ft
Density Altitude at Flying M Ranch (3A5)
Flying M Ranch is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,922 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (93 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,124 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,202 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 | 4,332 ft | 45.8 | 5,226 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.8 | 4,633 ft | 50.7 | 5,544 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.4 | 5,069 ft | 58.6 | 6,047 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.5 | 5,401 ft | 64.4 | 6,411 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.8 | 5,933 ft | 73.6 | 6,978 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.5 | 6,480 ft | 83.9 | 7,599 ft ▲ |
| July | 73.3 | 6,960 ft | 92.8 | 8,124 ft ⚠ |
| August | 71.4 | 6,844 ft | 91.1 | 8,024 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.0 | 6,324 ft | 82.4 | 7,510 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.1 | 5,569 ft | 69.2 | 6,709 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.4 | 4,806 ft | 55.2 | 5,832 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.5 | 4,278 ft | 44.8 | 5,161 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 3A5
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,922 ft — the air behaves like 8,136 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,924 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 3A5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Flying M Ranch reaches roughly 8,124 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 3A5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,278 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,960 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,922 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Flying M Ranch?
4,922 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3A5 (FAA), in Yerington, Nevada.