Hatch, New Mexico · field elev 4,129 ft
Density Altitude at Hatch Municipal (E05)
From a field elevation of 4,129 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hatch Municipal (98 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,441 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 | 43.7 | 4,110 ft | 58.7 | 5,081 ft ▲ |
| February | 48.2 | 4,405 ft | 64.5 | 5,448 ft ▲ |
| March | 55.2 | 4,858 ft | 71.9 | 5,908 ft ▲ |
| April | 62.1 | 5,297 ft | 79.2 | 6,354 ft ▲ |
| May | 70.9 | 5,846 ft | 87.6 | 6,859 ft ▲ |
| June | 80.4 | 6,427 ft | 97.4 | 7,435 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.3 | 6,602 ft | 97.5 | 7,441 ft ▲ |
| August | 81.1 | 6,469 ft | 95.0 | 7,295 ft ▲ |
| September | 74.4 | 6,062 ft | 89.4 | 6,965 ft ▲ |
| October | 63.7 | 5,397 ft | 80.2 | 6,415 ft ▲ |
| November | 52.3 | 4,671 ft | 68.2 | 5,679 ft ▲ |
| December | 43.5 | 4,097 ft | 58.3 | 5,056 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 E05
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,129 ft — the air behaves like 7,470 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,131 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 E05 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hatch Municipal reaches roughly 7,441 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 E05 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,097 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,602 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,129 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hatch Municipal?
4,129 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E05 (FAA), in Hatch, New Mexico.