Salina, Utah · field elev 5,159 ft
Density Altitude at Salina-Gunnison (44U)
Salina-Gunnison is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,159 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (91 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,316 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,157 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 | 27.0 | 4,267 ft | 38.0 | 5,006 ft ▲ |
| February | 32.4 | 4,632 ft | 43.4 | 5,362 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.1 | 5,211 ft | 54.1 | 6,052 ft ▲ |
| April | 46.7 | 5,577 ft | 60.6 | 6,463 ft ▲ |
| May | 55.9 | 6,167 ft | 71.5 | 7,139 ft ▲ |
| June | 66.5 | 6,831 ft | 83.5 | 7,862 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.1 | 7,358 ft | 91.2 | 8,316 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.9 | 7,224 ft | 88.4 | 8,152 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.5 | 6,582 ft | 79.5 | 7,623 ft ▲ |
| October | 49.4 | 5,751 ft | 65.0 | 6,738 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.3 | 4,960 ft | 50.4 | 5,816 ft ▲ |
| December | 27.1 | 4,274 ft | 38.4 | 5,033 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 44U
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,159 ft — the air behaves like 8,305 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,161 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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- KFOM — Fillmore Municipal
Fillmore · elev 4,985 ft
- KDTA — Delta Municipal
Delta · elev 4,760 ft
- 38U — Wayne Wonderland
Loa · elev 7,027 ft
- U14 — Nephi Municipal
Nephi · elev 5,022 ft
- 69V — Huntington Municipal
Huntington · elev 5,915 ft
- U13 — Junction
Junction · elev 6,069 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 44U in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Salina-Gunnison reaches roughly 8,316 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 44U on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,267 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,358 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,159 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Salina-Gunnison?
5,159 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 44U (FAA), in Salina, Utah.