Sandy Valley, Nevada · field elev 2,599 ft
Density Altitude at Sky Ranch (3L2)
From a field elevation of 2,599 ft, a typical July afternoon at Sky Ranch (106 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,078 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.3 | 2,523 ft | 59.0 | 3,221 ft |
| February | 52.5 | 2,799 ft | 63.5 | 3,510 ft |
| March | 59.9 | 3,279 ft | 71.8 | 4,033 ft |
| April | 66.7 | 3,713 ft | 79.6 | 4,516 ft |
| May | 76.4 | 4,319 ft | 89.6 | 5,123 ft ▲ |
| June | 87.1 | 4,973 ft | 100.9 | 5,793 ft ▲ |
| July | 92.7 | 5,309 ft | 105.8 | 6,078 ft ▲ |
| August | 91.2 | 5,219 ft | 104.1 | 5,979 ft ▲ |
| September | 82.6 | 4,700 ft | 96.0 | 5,504 ft ▲ |
| October | 69.3 | 3,877 ft | 82.0 | 4,663 ft |
| November | 55.9 | 3,021 ft | 67.4 | 3,757 ft |
| December | 47.2 | 2,450 ft | 57.2 | 3,105 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 3L2
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,599 ft — the air behaves like 6,089 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,601 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 3L2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 106 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sky Ranch reaches roughly 6,078 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 3L2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,450 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,309 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,599 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sky Ranch?
2,599 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3L2 (FAA), in Sandy Valley, Nevada.