Calhan, Colorado · field elev 6,450 ft
Density Altitude at Calhan (5V4)
Calhan is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,450 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (86 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,577 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,127 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 | 29.5 | 6,038 ft | 43.4 | 6,952 ft ▲ |
| February | 31.1 | 6,145 ft | 44.9 | 7,049 ft ▲ |
| March | 38.5 | 6,634 ft | 53.1 | 7,572 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.3 | 7,075 ft | 60.0 | 8,004 ft ⚠ |
| May | 55.3 | 7,711 ft | 69.3 | 8,576 ft ⚠ |
| June | 65.6 | 8,350 ft | 80.6 | 9,253 ft ⚠ |
| July | 71.1 | 8,685 ft | 86.1 | 9,577 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.1 | 8,563 ft | 83.3 | 9,413 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.4 | 8,091 ft | 77.0 | 9,039 ft ⚠ |
| October | 48.8 | 7,299 ft | 63.8 | 8,239 ft ⚠ |
| November | 37.1 | 6,542 ft | 51.5 | 7,471 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.4 | 6,031 ft | 42.8 | 6,913 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 5V4
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,450 ft — the air behaves like 9,571 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,452 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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Denver · elev 5,885 ft
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- KDEN — Denver International
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 5V4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Calhan reaches roughly 9,577 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 5V4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,031 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,685 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,450 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Calhan?
6,450 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5V4 (FAA), in Calhan, Colorado.