Creede, Colorado · field elev 8,680 ft
Density Altitude at Mineral County Meml (C24)
Mineral County Meml is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 8,680 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (79 °F) pushes density altitude to about 11,848 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,168 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 | 11.6 | 7,594 ft | 32.9 | 9,017 ft ⚠ |
| February | 16.6 | 7,935 ft | 37.6 | 9,321 ft ⚠ |
| March | 28.2 | 8,710 ft | 45.9 | 9,850 ft ⚠ |
| April | 37.3 | 9,302 ft | 54.1 | 10,361 ft ⚠ |
| May | 45.0 | 9,793 ft | 63.2 | 10,917 ft ⚠ |
| June | 53.6 | 10,330 ft | 74.8 | 11,608 ft ⚠ |
| July | 59.7 | 10,704 ft | 78.9 | 11,848 ft ⚠ |
| August | 57.5 | 10,570 ft | 75.0 | 11,620 ft ⚠ |
| September | 51.0 | 10,169 ft | 70.1 | 11,330 ft ⚠ |
| October | 40.4 | 9,501 ft | 60.7 | 10,765 ft ⚠ |
| November | 26.8 | 8,618 ft | 45.6 | 9,831 ft ⚠ |
| December | 12.5 | 7,655 ft | 32.6 | 8,998 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 C24
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 8,680 ft — the air behaves like 11,854 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 8,682 ft
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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 C24 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mineral County Meml reaches roughly 11,848 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 C24 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,594 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 10,704 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 8,680 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mineral County Meml?
8,680 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is C24 (FAA), in Creede, Colorado.