Denio, Nevada · field elev 4,202 ft
Density Altitude at Denio Junction (E85)
From a field elevation of 4,202 ft, a typical July afternoon at Denio Junction (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,342 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 | 32.7 | 3,465 ft | 43.6 | 4,194 ft |
| February | 36.4 | 3,715 ft | 48.7 | 4,528 ft |
| March | 43.2 | 4,167 ft | 57.6 | 5,101 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.8 | 4,469 ft | 64.1 | 5,512 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.2 | 5,012 ft | 73.6 | 6,101 ft ▲ |
| June | 64.7 | 5,550 ft | 83.8 | 6,720 ft ▲ |
| July | 73.9 | 6,120 ft | 94.3 | 7,342 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.2 | 6,015 ft | 92.9 | 7,260 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.9 | 5,437 ft | 83.2 | 6,684 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.2 | 4,690 ft | 68.6 | 5,793 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.5 | 3,922 ft | 52.6 | 4,780 ft |
| December | 32.0 | 3,418 ft | 42.4 | 4,114 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 E85
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,202 ft — the air behaves like 7,325 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,204 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 E85 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Denio Junction reaches roughly 7,342 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 E85 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,418 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,120 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,202 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Denio Junction?
4,202 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E85 (FAA), in Denio, Nevada.