Alamogordo, New Mexico · field elev 6,963 ft
Density Altitude at Timberon (E02)
Timberon is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,963 ft of elevation, a typical June afternoon (82 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,956 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,993 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 | 36.9 | 7,162 ft | 48.0 | 7,878 ft ▲ |
| February | 39.9 | 7,357 ft | 51.8 | 8,119 ft ⚠ |
| March | 45.6 | 7,725 ft | 58.5 | 8,538 ft ⚠ |
| April | 51.5 | 8,100 ft | 65.6 | 8,975 ft ⚠ |
| May | 59.3 | 8,587 ft | 73.4 | 9,446 ft ⚠ |
| June | 68.1 | 9,127 ft | 82.0 | 9,956 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.8 | 9,169 ft | 80.7 | 9,880 ft ⚠ |
| August | 67.2 | 9,072 ft | 78.6 | 9,756 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.7 | 8,797 ft | 74.4 | 9,506 ft ⚠ |
| October | 53.9 | 8,251 ft | 66.2 | 9,011 ft ⚠ |
| November | 44.2 | 7,635 ft | 55.9 | 8,376 ft ⚠ |
| December | 37.0 | 7,168 ft | 48.0 | 7,878 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 E02
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,963 ft — the air behaves like 9,956 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,965 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 E02 in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Timberon reaches roughly 9,956 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 E02 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,162 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,169 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,963 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Timberon?
6,963 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E02 (FAA), in Alamogordo, New Mexico.