Mina, Nevada · field elev 4,557 ft
Density Altitude at Mina (3Q0)
From a field elevation of 4,557 ft, a typical July afternoon at Mina (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,951 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 | 38.2 | 4,275 ft | 49.0 | 4,984 ft |
| February | 42.4 | 4,553 ft | 54.0 | 5,307 ft ▲ |
| March | 49.0 | 4,984 ft | 62.2 | 5,827 ft ▲ |
| April | 54.7 | 5,352 ft | 68.3 | 6,208 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.1 | 5,946 ft | 77.7 | 6,784 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.4 | 6,583 ft | 88.9 | 7,454 ft ▲ |
| July | 82.2 | 7,055 ft | 97.4 | 7,951 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.8 | 6,911 ft | 95.6 | 7,847 ft ▲ |
| September | 70.5 | 6,344 ft | 86.4 | 7,306 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.5 | 5,530 ft | 72.4 | 6,460 ft ▲ |
| November | 45.8 | 4,776 ft | 58.3 | 5,581 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.9 | 4,188 ft | 47.6 | 4,894 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 3Q0
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,557 ft — the air behaves like 7,928 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,559 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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Tonopah · elev 5,430 ft
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 3Q0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mina reaches roughly 7,951 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 3Q0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,188 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,055 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,557 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mina?
4,557 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3Q0 (FAA), in Mina, Nevada.