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.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,212 ft station: EADS · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at EADS (2 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,200 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,200 ft caution

Field elevation 4,245 ft — the air behaves like 7,200 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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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.