Benson, Arizona · field elev 3,831 ft
Density Altitude at Benson Municipal/Paul Kerchum Field (E95)
From a field elevation of 3,831 ft, a typical June afternoon at Benson Municipal/Paul Kerchum Field (99 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,169 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 | 45.9 | 3,887 ft | 64.7 | 5,096 ft ▲ |
| February | 49.1 | 4,096 ft | 68.0 | 5,302 ft ▲ |
| March | 54.8 | 4,466 ft | 74.4 | 5,698 ft ▲ |
| April | 61.2 | 4,875 ft | 81.4 | 6,125 ft ▲ |
| May | 69.2 | 5,377 ft | 89.7 | 6,622 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.3 | 5,937 ft | 99.0 | 7,169 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.7 | 6,143 ft | 97.5 | 7,081 ft ▲ |
| August | 80.0 | 6,040 ft | 95.2 | 6,947 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.1 | 5,741 ft | 92.0 | 6,759 ft ▲ |
| October | 64.6 | 5,089 ft | 84.2 | 6,294 ft ▲ |
| November | 53.5 | 4,382 ft | 73.3 | 5,631 ft ▲ |
| December | 45.7 | 3,874 ft | 64.4 | 5,077 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 E95
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,831 ft — the air behaves like 7,169 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,833 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 E95 in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 99 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Benson Municipal/Paul Kerchum Field reaches roughly 7,169 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 E95 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,874 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,143 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,831 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Benson Municipal/Paul Kerchum Field?
3,831 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E95 (FAA), in Benson, Arizona.