Glenwood, New Mexico · field elev 5,433 ft
Density Altitude at Glenwood (E94)
Glenwood is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,433 ft of elevation, a typical June afternoon (91 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,647 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,214 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 | 40.3 | 5,497 ft | 57.4 | 6,598 ft ▲ |
| February | 43.2 | 5,687 ft | 60.9 | 6,817 ft ▲ |
| March | 48.4 | 6,024 ft | 67.3 | 7,215 ft ▲ |
| April | 54.1 | 6,389 ft | 74.2 | 7,636 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.5 | 6,855 ft | 82.1 | 8,111 ft ⚠ |
| June | 70.7 | 7,423 ft | 91.2 | 8,647 ft ⚠ |
| July | 74.6 | 7,661 ft | 91.0 | 8,636 ft ⚠ |
| August | 73.1 | 7,570 ft | 88.8 | 8,507 ft ⚠ |
| September | 67.5 | 7,227 ft | 84.8 | 8,271 ft ⚠ |
| October | 57.6 | 6,610 ft | 76.4 | 7,769 ft ▲ |
| November | 47.0 | 5,933 ft | 65.4 | 7,097 ft ▲ |
| December | 40.0 | 5,477 ft | 56.8 | 6,560 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 E94
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,433 ft — the air behaves like 8,636 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,435 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 E94 in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Glenwood reaches roughly 8,647 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 E94 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,477 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,661 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,433 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Glenwood?
5,433 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E94 (FAA), in Glenwood, New Mexico.