Las Animas, Colorado · field elev 3,915 ft
Density Altitude at City Of Las Animas - Bent County (7V9)
From a field elevation of 3,915 ft, a typical July afternoon at City Of Las Animas - Bent County (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,007 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 | 31.6 | 3,034 ft | 47.8 | 4,115 ft |
| February | 35.5 | 3,298 ft | 51.6 | 4,363 ft |
| March | 45.0 | 3,931 ft | 61.8 | 5,016 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.2 | 4,466 ft | 69.6 | 5,504 ft ▲ |
| May | 63.3 | 5,110 ft | 79.2 | 6,094 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.9 | 5,770 ft | 90.0 | 6,742 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.7 | 6,064 ft | 94.5 | 7,007 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.4 | 5,923 ft | 91.7 | 6,842 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.2 | 5,417 ft | 84.6 | 6,420 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.3 | 4,537 ft | 71.3 | 5,610 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.6 | 3,706 ft | 58.2 | 4,787 ft |
| December | 31.8 | 3,048 ft | 47.6 | 4,102 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 7V9
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,915 ft — the air behaves like 7,037 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,917 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 7V9 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at City Of Las Animas - Bent County reaches roughly 7,007 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 7V9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,034 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,064 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,915 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of City Of Las Animas - Bent County?
3,915 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7V9 (FAA), in Las Animas, Colorado.