Carrizozo, New Mexico · field elev 5,373 ft
Density Altitude at Carrizozo Municipal (F37)
Carrizozo Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,373 ft of elevation, a typical June afternoon (91 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,569 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,196 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 | 37.2 | 5,218 ft | 51.9 | 6,175 ft ▲ |
| February | 42.0 | 5,534 ft | 57.5 | 6,530 ft ▲ |
| March | 48.3 | 5,944 ft | 64.9 | 6,993 ft ▲ |
| April | 55.8 | 6,423 ft | 73.3 | 7,509 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.5 | 6,968 ft | 81.8 | 8,020 ft ⚠ |
| June | 73.2 | 7,503 ft | 91.1 | 8,569 ft ⚠ |
| July | 75.0 | 7,612 ft | 89.7 | 8,487 ft ⚠ |
| August | 73.2 | 7,503 ft | 88.1 | 8,393 ft ⚠ |
| September | 67.7 | 7,166 ft | 83.2 | 8,104 ft ⚠ |
| October | 56.7 | 6,480 ft | 72.7 | 7,472 ft ▲ |
| November | 44.2 | 5,678 ft | 59.7 | 6,669 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.7 | 5,185 ft | 50.9 | 6,111 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 F37
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,373 ft — the air behaves like 8,563 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,375 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 F37 in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Carrizozo Municipal reaches roughly 8,569 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 F37 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,185 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,612 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,373 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Carrizozo Municipal?
5,373 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F37 (FAA), in Carrizozo, New Mexico.