Silver City, New Mexico · field elev 6,126 ft
Density Altitude at Whiskey Creek (94E)
Whiskey Creek is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,126 ft of elevation, a typical June afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,425 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,299 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 | 43.6 | 6,566 ft | 55.6 | 7,333 ft ▲ |
| February | 46.3 | 6,741 ft | 59.1 | 7,552 ft ▲ |
| March | 51.8 | 7,093 ft | 66.1 | 7,986 ft ▲ |
| April | 57.8 | 7,471 ft | 72.7 | 8,388 ft ⚠ |
| May | 65.1 | 7,924 ft | 80.1 | 8,831 ft ⚠ |
| June | 74.8 | 8,515 ft | 90.2 | 9,425 ft ⚠ |
| July | 76.0 | 8,587 ft | 88.4 | 9,320 ft ⚠ |
| August | 74.9 | 8,521 ft | 86.9 | 9,233 ft ⚠ |
| September | 70.7 | 8,267 ft | 83.2 | 9,015 ft ⚠ |
| October | 60.6 | 7,646 ft | 74.2 | 8,478 ft ⚠ |
| November | 50.5 | 7,010 ft | 63.5 | 7,826 ft ▲ |
| December | 42.8 | 6,514 ft | 55.3 | 7,314 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 94E
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,126 ft — the air behaves like 9,413 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,128 ft
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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
Nearby New Mexico fields
- KSVC — Grant County
Silver City · elev 5,446 ft
- KLSB — Lordsburg Municipal
Lordsburg · elev 4,288 ft
- KDMN — Deming Municipal
Deming · elev 4,314 ft
- E94 — Glenwood
Glenwood · elev 5,433 ft
- E05 — Hatch Municipal
Hatch · elev 4,129 ft
- KTCS — Truth Or Consequences Municipal
Truth Or Consequences · elev 4,862 ft
- T16 — Reserve
Reserve · elev 6,365 ft
- KLRU — Las Cruces International
Las Cruces · elev 4,457 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 94E in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Whiskey Creek reaches roughly 9,425 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 94E on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,514 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,587 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,126 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Whiskey Creek?
6,126 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 94E (FAA), in Silver City, New Mexico.