Espanola, New Mexico · field elev 5,760 ft
Density Altitude at Ohkay Owingeh (E14)
Ohkay Owingeh is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,760 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (91 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,048 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,288 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 | 32.3 | 5,370 ft | 48.4 | 6,426 ft ▲ |
| February | 37.9 | 5,742 ft | 54.7 | 6,828 ft ▲ |
| March | 44.4 | 6,168 ft | 62.5 | 7,317 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.2 | 6,605 ft | 69.7 | 7,760 ft ▲ |
| May | 59.3 | 7,117 ft | 78.3 | 8,280 ft ⚠ |
| June | 68.8 | 7,705 ft | 88.6 | 8,890 ft ⚠ |
| July | 74.0 | 8,022 ft | 91.3 | 9,048 ft ⚠ |
| August | 71.2 | 7,852 ft | 88.4 | 8,878 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.1 | 7,416 ft | 81.9 | 8,495 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.1 | 6,663 ft | 70.4 | 7,803 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.1 | 5,953 ft | 58.8 | 7,086 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.4 | 5,310 ft | 47.1 | 6,342 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 E14
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,760 ft — the air behaves like 9,030 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,762 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 E14 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ohkay Owingeh reaches roughly 9,048 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 E14 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,310 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,022 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,760 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ohkay Owingeh?
5,760 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E14 (FAA), in Espanola, New Mexico.