Huntington, Utah · field elev 5,915 ft

Density Altitude at Huntington Municipal (69V)

Huntington Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,915 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,171 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,256 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈9,171 ft station: PRICE CARBON CO AP · 19 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PRICE CARBON CO AP (19 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 25.5 5,104 ft 35.3 5,762 ft ▲
February 31.5 5,509 ft 41.5 6,170 ft ▲
March 40.9 6,131 ft 52.9 6,904 ft ▲
April 47.5 6,559 ft 60.8 7,400 ft ▲
May 57.4 7,188 ft 71.4 8,053 ft ⚠
June 67.7 7,827 ft 83.1 8,754 ft ⚠
July 74.9 8,264 ft 90.2 9,171 ft ⚠
August 72.2 8,101 ft 86.6 8,960 ft ⚠
September 63.3 7,556 ft 77.4 8,415 ft ⚠
October 50.1 6,725 ft 62.8 7,525 ft ▲
November 36.5 5,841 ft 47.3 6,546 ft ▲
December 26.1 5,145 ft 35.4 5,769 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 69V

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 9,159 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 9,159 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,915 ft — the air behaves like 9,159 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 69V in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Huntington Municipal reaches roughly 9,171 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 69V on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,104 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,264 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,915 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Huntington Municipal?

5,915 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 69V (FAA), in Huntington, Utah.