Los Lunas, New Mexico · field elev 4,836 ft
Density Altitude at Mid Valley Airpark (E98)
Mid Valley Airpark is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,836 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (93 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,049 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,213 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 | 35.2 | 4,420 ft | 51.4 | 5,483 ft ▲ |
| February | 40.5 | 4,772 ft | 57.7 | 5,885 ft ▲ |
| March | 47.9 | 5,257 ft | 65.7 | 6,387 ft ▲ |
| April | 55.1 | 5,720 ft | 73.1 | 6,843 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.1 | 6,287 ft | 81.7 | 7,363 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.7 | 6,880 ft | 91.8 | 7,962 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.7 | 7,123 ft | 93.3 | 8,049 ft ⚠ |
| August | 75.7 | 7,001 ft | 91.1 | 7,921 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.3 | 6,548 ft | 85.0 | 7,560 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.4 | 5,802 ft | 74.3 | 6,916 ft ▲ |
| November | 43.7 | 4,983 ft | 60.9 | 6,087 ft ▲ |
| December | 35.0 | 4,407 ft | 50.2 | 5,406 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 E98
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,836 ft — the air behaves like 8,032 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,838 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 E98 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mid Valley Airpark reaches roughly 8,049 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 E98 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,407 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,123 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,836 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mid Valley Airpark?
4,836 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E98 (FAA), in Los Lunas, New Mexico.