Whiteriver, Arizona · field elev 5,153 ft
Density Altitude at Whiteriver (E24)
Whiteriver is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,153 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,157 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,004 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 | 35.9 | 4,859 ft | 51.9 | 5,905 ft ▲ |
| February | 38.1 | 5,005 ft | 54.5 | 6,071 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.8 | 5,380 ft | 60.9 | 6,475 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.4 | 5,744 ft | 68.0 | 6,916 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.8 | 6,280 ft | 76.9 | 7,459 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.2 | 6,929 ft | 87.9 | 8,116 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.0 | 7,162 ft | 88.6 | 8,157 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.4 | 7,064 ft | 86.1 | 8,009 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.8 | 6,718 ft | 81.2 | 7,718 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.3 | 6,058 ft | 72.4 | 7,186 ft ▲ |
| November | 43.9 | 5,387 ft | 61.1 | 6,487 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.1 | 4,873 ft | 52.2 | 5,924 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 E24
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,153 ft — the air behaves like 8,180 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,155 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 E24 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Whiteriver reaches roughly 8,157 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 E24 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,859 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,162 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,153 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Whiteriver?
5,153 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E24 (FAA), in Whiteriver, Arizona.