Manti, Utah · field elev 5,516 ft
Density Altitude at Sanpete County Regional (41U)
Sanpete County Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,516 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (91 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,747 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,231 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 | 23.5 | 4,472 ft | 36.2 | 5,328 ft ▲ |
| February | 29.8 | 4,900 ft | 42.3 | 5,730 ft ▲ |
| March | 39.3 | 5,533 ft | 53.7 | 6,465 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.1 | 5,912 ft | 60.6 | 6,900 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.3 | 6,503 ft | 71.4 | 7,567 ft ▲ |
| June | 63.5 | 7,081 ft | 83.0 | 8,265 ft ⚠ |
| July | 71.4 | 7,567 ft | 91.2 | 8,747 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.2 | 7,433 ft | 88.7 | 8,601 ft ⚠ |
| September | 60.1 | 6,869 ft | 79.3 | 8,044 ft ⚠ |
| October | 47.7 | 6,081 ft | 65.3 | 7,192 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.4 | 5,275 ft | 50.6 | 6,267 ft ▲ |
| December | 24.0 | 4,506 ft | 36.6 | 5,355 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 41U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,516 ft — the air behaves like 8,736 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,518 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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Delta · elev 4,760 ft
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 41U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sanpete County Regional reaches roughly 8,747 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 41U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,472 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,567 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,516 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sanpete County Regional?
5,516 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 41U (FAA), in Manti, Utah.