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.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,007 ft station: LAS ANIMAS · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LAS ANIMAS (1 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,037 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,037 ft caution

Field elevation 3,915 ft — the air behaves like 7,037 ft.

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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.