Dove Creek, Colorado · field elev 6,975 ft
Density Altitude at Dove Creek (8V6)
Dove Creek is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,975 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,240 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,265 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 | 6,554 ft | 37.7 | 7,229 ft ▲ |
| February | 31.2 | 6,801 ft | 41.8 | 7,495 ft ▲ |
| March | 39.1 | 7,320 ft | 50.4 | 8,045 ft ⚠ |
| April | 45.5 | 7,733 ft | 58.8 | 8,571 ft ⚠ |
| May | 55.0 | 8,334 ft | 68.7 | 9,178 ft ⚠ |
| June | 66.3 | 9,032 ft | 81.2 | 9,924 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.2 | 9,389 ft | 86.6 | 10,240 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.6 | 9,232 ft | 82.9 | 10,024 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.1 | 8,775 ft | 75.0 | 9,556 ft ⚠ |
| October | 49.6 | 7,994 ft | 61.7 | 8,750 ft ⚠ |
| November | 38.2 | 7,261 ft | 49.3 | 7,975 ft ▲ |
| December | 28.4 | 6,615 ft | 38.3 | 7,268 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 8V6
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,975 ft — the air behaves like 10,263 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,977 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 8V6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dove Creek reaches roughly 10,240 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 8V6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,554 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,389 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,975 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dove Creek?
6,975 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8V6 (FAA), in Dove Creek, Colorado.