Manila, Utah · field elev 6,179 ft
Density Altitude at Manila (40U)
Manila is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,179 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,038 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,859 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 | 23.8 | 5,317 ft | 35.5 | 6,102 ft ▲ |
| February | 26.8 | 5,520 ft | 38.8 | 6,319 ft ▲ |
| March | 36.3 | 6,154 ft | 49.1 | 6,986 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.9 | 6,586 ft | 55.5 | 7,391 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.0 | 7,170 ft | 65.3 | 8,001 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.8 | 7,723 ft | 75.9 | 8,645 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.2 | 8,179 ft | 82.5 | 9,038 ft ⚠ |
| August | 65.9 | 8,038 ft | 80.7 | 8,931 ft ⚠ |
| September | 57.3 | 7,505 ft | 71.6 | 8,386 ft ⚠ |
| October | 45.7 | 6,767 ft | 59.7 | 7,654 ft ▲ |
| November | 33.3 | 5,956 ft | 45.4 | 6,748 ft ▲ |
| December | 23.8 | 5,317 ft | 34.1 | 6,009 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 40U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,179 ft — the air behaves like 9,067 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,181 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
- —
- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
- —
- AIR DENSITY INDEX
- —
- AIR DENSITY
- —
- WATER · GRAINS/LB
- —
For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
Nearby Utah fields
- 33U — Dutch John
Dutch John · elev 6,561 ft
- TF9 — Taylor Flat
Dutch John · elev 5,638 ft
- KVEL — Vernal Regional
Vernal · elev 5,274 ft
- 74V — Roosevelt Municipal
Roosevelt · elev 5,176 ft
- U69 — Duchesne Municipal
Duchesne · elev 5,831 ft
- KHCR — Heber Valley
Heber · elev 5,637 ft
- 42U — Morgan County
Morgan · elev 5,020 ft
- KPUC — Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field
Price · elev 5,958 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 40U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Manila reaches roughly 9,038 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 40U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,317 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,179 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,179 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Manila?
6,179 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 40U (FAA), in Manila, Utah.