Pahrump, Nevada · field elev 2,726 ft
Density Altitude at Calvada Meadows (74P)
From a field elevation of 2,726 ft, a typical July afternoon at Calvada Meadows (101 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,969 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 | 42.9 | 2,321 ft | 58.0 | 3,313 ft |
| February | 46.8 | 2,581 ft | 61.8 | 3,557 ft |
| March | 53.5 | 3,021 ft | 68.7 | 3,994 ft |
| April | 60.0 | 3,442 ft | 75.9 | 4,443 ft |
| May | 68.9 | 4,007 ft | 84.9 | 4,994 ft |
| June | 78.0 | 4,573 ft | 95.3 | 5,617 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.6 | 4,976 ft | 101.3 | 5,969 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.8 | 4,867 ft | 100.0 | 5,893 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.2 | 4,400 ft | 93.1 | 5,486 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.8 | 3,621 ft | 80.8 | 4,745 ft |
| November | 50.4 | 2,818 ft | 67.3 | 3,906 ft |
| December | 41.8 | 2,248 ft | 56.7 | 3,229 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 74P
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,726 ft — the air behaves like 5,952 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,728 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 74P in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 101 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Calvada Meadows reaches roughly 5,969 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 74P on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,248 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,976 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,726 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Calvada Meadows?
2,726 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 74P (FAA), in Pahrump, Nevada.