Crawford, Colorado · field elev 6,470 ft
Density Altitude at Crawford (99V)
Crawford is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,470 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (86 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,572 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,102 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 | 27.8 | 5,949 ft | 36.5 | 6,527 ft ▲ |
| February | 31.3 | 6,183 ft | 40.1 | 6,763 ft ▲ |
| March | 39.5 | 6,724 ft | 49.6 | 7,375 ft ▲ |
| April | 46.2 | 7,157 ft | 57.9 | 7,898 ft ▲ |
| May | 55.7 | 7,760 ft | 67.7 | 8,503 ft ⚠ |
| June | 66.4 | 8,423 ft | 79.5 | 9,212 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.4 | 8,788 ft | 85.6 | 9,572 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.9 | 8,636 ft | 82.7 | 9,402 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.9 | 8,146 ft | 74.4 | 8,908 ft ⚠ |
| October | 49.4 | 7,362 ft | 60.8 | 8,078 ft ⚠ |
| November | 37.6 | 6,599 ft | 47.3 | 7,228 ft ▲ |
| December | 27.8 | 5,949 ft | 36.5 | 6,527 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 99V
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,470 ft — the air behaves like 9,595 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,472 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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Delta · elev 5,000 ft
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Grand Junction · elev 4,861 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 99V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crawford reaches roughly 9,572 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 99V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,949 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,788 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,470 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Crawford?
6,470 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 99V (FAA), in Crawford, Colorado.