Alturas, California · field elev 4,389 ft
Density Altitude at California Pines (A24)
From a field elevation of 4,389 ft, a typical July afternoon at California Pines (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,262 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 | 31.8 | 3,637 ft | 43.0 | 4,385 ft |
| February | 34.8 | 3,839 ft | 46.6 | 4,621 ft |
| March | 39.6 | 4,160 ft | 52.7 | 5,017 ft ▲ |
| April | 44.3 | 4,471 ft | 58.4 | 5,381 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.5 | 5,004 ft | 67.9 | 5,978 ft ▲ |
| June | 60.2 | 5,495 ft | 78.2 | 6,610 ft ▲ |
| July | 68.2 | 5,996 ft | 89.1 | 7,262 ft ▲ |
| August | 65.8 | 5,847 ft | 87.3 | 7,156 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.5 | 5,388 ft | 79.7 | 6,700 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.5 | 4,680 ft | 65.7 | 5,841 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.7 | 4,033 ft | 50.8 | 4,894 ft |
| December | 30.5 | 3,548 ft | 41.0 | 4,253 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 A24
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,389 ft — the air behaves like 7,256 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,391 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
Nearby California fields
- KAAT — Alturas Municipal
Alturas · elev 4,378 ft
- A26 — Adin
Adin · elev 4,234 ft
- O59 — Cedarville
Cedarville · elev 4,623 ft
- O55 — Southard Field
Bieber · elev 4,163 ft
- A28 — Fort Bidwell
Fort Bidwell · elev 4,616 ft
- O39 — Ravendale
Ravendale · elev 5,306 ft
- O89 — Fall River Mills
Fall River Mills · elev 3,328 ft
- O81 — Tulelake Municipal
Tulelake · elev 4,049 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at A24 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at California Pines reaches roughly 7,262 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 A24 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,548 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,996 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,389 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of California Pines?
4,389 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is A24 (FAA), in Alturas, California.