Springfield, Colorado · field elev 4,390 ft
Density Altitude at Springfield Municipal (8V7)
From a field elevation of 4,390 ft, a typical July afternoon at Springfield Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,346 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 | 32.5 | 3,685 ft | 47.8 | 4,701 ft |
| February | 34.6 | 3,827 ft | 49.8 | 4,831 ft |
| March | 42.8 | 4,373 ft | 59.0 | 5,421 ft ▲ |
| April | 50.2 | 4,857 ft | 66.1 | 5,867 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.3 | 5,503 ft | 75.8 | 6,465 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.2 | 6,183 ft | 87.0 | 7,139 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.5 | 6,447 ft | 90.5 | 7,346 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.5 | 6,324 ft | 87.8 | 7,187 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.1 | 5,867 ft | 81.0 | 6,780 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.8 | 5,024 ft | 68.8 | 6,035 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.0 | 4,254 ft | 56.7 | 5,274 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.4 | 3,678 ft | 46.8 | 4,636 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 8V7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,390 ft — the air behaves like 7,376 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,392 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 8V7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Springfield Municipal reaches roughly 7,346 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 8V7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,678 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,447 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,390 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Springfield Municipal?
4,390 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8V7 (FAA), in Springfield, Colorado.