Eads, Colorado · field elev 4,245 ft
Density Altitude at Eads Municipal (9V7)
From a field elevation of 4,245 ft, a typical July afternoon at Eads Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,212 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 | 30.3 | 3,356 ft | 44.8 | 4,326 ft |
| February | 33.2 | 3,553 ft | 47.6 | 4,509 ft |
| March | 42.6 | 4,181 ft | 58.0 | 5,179 ft ▲ |
| April | 50.3 | 4,685 ft | 65.6 | 5,658 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.7 | 5,350 ft | 75.4 | 6,264 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.5 | 6,025 ft | 86.6 | 6,940 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.4 | 6,325 ft | 91.2 | 7,212 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.2 | 6,191 ft | 88.6 | 7,058 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.1 | 5,690 ft | 81.5 | 6,634 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.6 | 4,833 ft | 68.5 | 5,839 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.0 | 4,008 ft | 55.0 | 4,988 ft |
| December | 30.8 | 3,390 ft | 45.0 | 4,339 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 9V7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,245 ft — the air behaves like 7,200 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,247 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 9V7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eads Municipal reaches roughly 7,212 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 9V7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,356 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,325 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,245 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eads Municipal?
4,245 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9V7 (FAA), in Eads, Colorado.