Brush, Colorado · field elev 4,280 ft
Density Altitude at Brush Municipal (7V5)
From a field elevation of 4,280 ft, a typical July afternoon at Brush Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,254 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 | 25.6 | 3,077 ft | 41.7 | 4,164 ft |
| February | 28.7 | 3,290 ft | 44.8 | 4,369 ft |
| March | 38.3 | 3,938 ft | 55.2 | 5,043 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.9 | 4,441 ft | 62.5 | 5,507 ft ▲ |
| May | 55.5 | 5,063 ft | 71.7 | 6,080 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.0 | 5,789 ft | 84.3 | 6,845 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.2 | 6,233 ft | 91.2 | 7,254 ft ▲ |
| August | 71.8 | 6,086 ft | 89.2 | 7,136 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.2 | 5,551 ft | 81.1 | 6,653 ft ▲ |
| October | 48.7 | 4,624 ft | 66.2 | 5,739 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.7 | 3,764 ft | 52.8 | 4,889 ft |
| December | 25.5 | 3,070 ft | 41.7 | 4,164 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 7V5
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,280 ft — the air behaves like 7,243 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,282 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 7V5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Brush Municipal reaches roughly 7,254 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 7V5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,070 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,233 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,280 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Brush Municipal?
4,280 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7V5 (FAA), in Brush, Colorado.