Mesquite, Nevada · field elev 1,978 ft
Density Altitude at Mesquite (67L)
From a field elevation of 1,978 ft, a typical July afternoon at Mesquite (109 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,515 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.3 | 1,689 ft | 61.7 | 2,631 ft |
| February | 51.0 | 1,934 ft | 66.1 | 2,913 ft |
| March | 58.8 | 2,444 ft | 74.5 | 3,443 ft |
| April | 65.1 | 2,849 ft | 82.3 | 3,925 ft |
| May | 75.2 | 3,486 ft | 92.5 | 4,544 ft |
| June | 84.5 | 4,060 ft | 104.0 | 5,224 ft ▲ |
| July | 91.4 | 4,478 ft | 109.0 | 5,515 ft ▲ |
| August | 90.2 | 4,405 ft | 107.0 | 5,399 ft ▲ |
| September | 82.0 | 3,907 ft | 99.9 | 4,984 ft |
| October | 69.6 | 3,135 ft | 86.1 | 4,157 ft |
| November | 56.0 | 2,262 ft | 71.8 | 3,274 ft |
| December | 46.0 | 1,602 ft | 60.2 | 2,535 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 67L
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 1,978 ft — the air behaves like 5,515 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,979 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 67L in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 109 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mesquite reaches roughly 5,515 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 67L on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,602 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,478 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,978 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mesquite?
1,978 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 67L (FAA), in Mesquite, Nevada.