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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,114 ft — the air behaves like 6,420 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,116 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 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.