Shiprock, New Mexico · field elev 5,273 ft
Density Altitude at Shiprock Airstrip (5V5)
Shiprock Airstrip is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,273 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (92 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,489 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,216 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 | 29.8 | 4,599 ft | 43.4 | 5,502 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.5 | 4,914 ft | 50.8 | 5,981 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.0 | 5,476 ft | 60.3 | 6,584 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.6 | 5,904 ft | 67.9 | 7,057 ft ▲ |
| May | 59.2 | 6,515 ft | 78.0 | 7,672 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.4 | 7,087 ft | 88.1 | 8,272 ft ⚠ |
| July | 74.6 | 7,466 ft | 91.8 | 8,489 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.7 | 7,351 ft | 89.4 | 8,349 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.5 | 6,846 ft | 82.3 | 7,929 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.1 | 6,065 ft | 69.8 | 7,173 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.9 | 5,207 ft | 55.6 | 6,288 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.9 | 4,605 ft | 43.8 | 5,528 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 5V5
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,273 ft — the air behaves like 8,501 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,275 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 5V5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Shiprock Airstrip reaches roughly 8,489 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 5V5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,599 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,466 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,273 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Shiprock Airstrip?
5,273 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5V5 (FAA), in Shiprock, New Mexico.