Pima, Arizona · field elev 3,114 ft

Density Altitude at Flying J Ranch (E37)

From a field elevation of 3,114 ft, a typical June afternoon at Flying J Ranch (101 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,414 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: June · ≈6,414 ft station: SAFFORD MUNI AP · 14 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SAFFORD MUNI AP (14 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 47.1 3,080 ft 60.5 3,950 ft
February 51.2 3,350 ft 65.8 4,287 ft
March 57.6 3,764 ft 73.3 4,756 ft
April 64.8 4,224 ft 81.7 5,272 ft ▲
May 73.6 4,774 ft 91.1 5,837 ft ▲
June 83.4 5,375 ft 100.9 6,414 ft ▲
July 85.9 5,526 ft 100.1 6,368 ft ▲
August 84.6 5,447 ft 97.9 6,239 ft ▲
September 78.9 5,101 ft 92.8 5,938 ft ▲
October 67.5 4,394 ft 82.8 5,338 ft ▲
November 55.6 3,635 ft 70.1 4,557 ft
December 46.6 3,047 ft 59.7 3,899 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 E37

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,420 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,420 ft caution

Field elevation 3,114 ft — the air behaves like 6,420 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at E37 in summer?

On a typical June afternoon — around 101 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Flying J Ranch reaches roughly 6,414 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 E37 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,047 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,526 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,114 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Flying J Ranch?

3,114 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E37 (FAA), in Pima, Arizona.