Currant, Nevada · field elev 5,181 ft
Density Altitude at Currant Ranch (9U7)
Currant Ranch is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,181 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (94 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,518 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,337 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 | 28.9 | 4,423 ft | 40.9 | 5,225 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.0 | 4,901 ft | 48.5 | 5,720 ft ▲ |
| March | 44.7 | 5,474 ft | 59.1 | 6,396 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.3 | 5,900 ft | 66.2 | 6,839 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.2 | 6,465 ft | 75.8 | 7,427 ft ▲ |
| June | 70.1 | 7,080 ft | 87.1 | 8,102 ft ⚠ |
| July | 76.6 | 7,475 ft | 94.2 | 8,518 ft ⚠ |
| August | 74.5 | 7,348 ft | 92.3 | 8,407 ft ⚠ |
| September | 66.0 | 6,827 ft | 83.6 | 7,895 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.6 | 6,048 ft | 70.5 | 7,104 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.9 | 5,159 ft | 54.6 | 6,111 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.0 | 4,430 ft | 41.1 | 5,238 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 9U7
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,181 ft — the air behaves like 8,506 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,183 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 9U7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Currant Ranch reaches roughly 8,518 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 9U7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,423 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,475 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,181 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Currant Ranch?
5,181 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9U7 (FAA), in Currant, Nevada.