Estancia, New Mexico · field elev 6,100 ft
Density Altitude at Estancia Municipal (E92)
Estancia Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,100 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,370 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,270 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 | 31.8 | 5,758 ft | 48.3 | 6,837 ft ▲ |
| February | 35.9 | 6,030 ft | 53.4 | 7,162 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.1 | 6,502 ft | 61.9 | 7,695 ft ▲ |
| April | 50.0 | 6,946 ft | 69.3 | 8,150 ft ⚠ |
| May | 58.7 | 7,496 ft | 78.5 | 8,705 ft ⚠ |
| June | 68.1 | 8,077 ft | 89.0 | 9,324 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.1 | 8,320 ft | 89.8 | 9,370 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.9 | 8,186 ft | 87.4 | 9,230 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.2 | 7,775 ft | 81.8 | 8,901 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.1 | 7,080 ft | 71.3 | 8,271 ft ⚠ |
| November | 40.4 | 6,326 ft | 58.9 | 7,508 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.7 | 5,751 ft | 48.5 | 6,850 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 E92
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,100 ft — the air behaves like 9,382 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,102 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 E92 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Estancia Municipal reaches roughly 9,370 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 E92 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,751 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,320 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,100 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Estancia Municipal?
6,100 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E92 (FAA), in Estancia, New Mexico.