Bagdad, Arizona · field elev 4,196 ft
Density Altitude at Bagdad (E51)
From a field elevation of 4,196 ft, a typical July afternoon at Bagdad (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,353 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 | 4,193 ft | 57.3 | 5,074 ft ▲ |
| February | 45.3 | 4,298 ft | 59.0 | 5,183 ft ▲ |
| March | 50.5 | 4,637 ft | 64.9 | 5,555 ft ▲ |
| April | 56.5 | 5,023 ft | 72.0 | 5,996 ft ▲ |
| May | 65.1 | 5,567 ft | 80.9 | 6,538 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.6 | 6,155 ft | 91.2 | 7,153 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.2 | 6,496 ft | 94.6 | 7,353 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.0 | 6,424 ft | 93.2 | 7,271 ft ▲ |
| September | 73.0 | 6,057 ft | 87.8 | 6,952 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.2 | 5,385 ft | 77.2 | 6,314 ft ▲ |
| November | 51.1 | 4,676 ft | 65.7 | 5,605 ft ▲ |
| December | 43.1 | 4,153 ft | 56.4 | 5,017 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 E51
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,196 ft — the air behaves like 7,376 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,198 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 E51 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bagdad reaches roughly 7,353 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 E51 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,153 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,496 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,196 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bagdad?
4,196 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E51 (FAA), in Bagdad, Arizona.