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.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,254 ft station: WOODROW 6NNE · 13 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WOODROW 6NNE (13 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 25.6 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,243 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,243 ft caution

Field elevation 4,280 ft — the air behaves like 7,243 ft.

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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.