Albuquerque, New Mexico · field elev 5,837 ft
Density Altitude at Double Eagle Ii (KAEG)
Double Eagle Ii is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,837 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,989 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,152 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 | 35.4 | 5,672 ft | 45.2 | 6,314 ft ▲ |
| February | 39.8 | 5,962 ft | 51.1 | 6,693 ft ▲ |
| March | 47.4 | 6,456 ft | 60.1 | 7,261 ft ▲ |
| April | 54.4 | 6,903 ft | 68.5 | 7,781 ft ▲ |
| May | 63.3 | 7,460 ft | 77.6 | 8,332 ft ⚠ |
| June | 72.9 | 8,049 ft | 87.7 | 8,930 ft ⚠ |
| July | 75.6 | 8,212 ft | 88.7 | 8,989 ft ⚠ |
| August | 73.6 | 8,091 ft | 86.3 | 8,848 ft ⚠ |
| September | 67.3 | 7,707 ft | 79.8 | 8,463 ft ⚠ |
| October | 55.6 | 6,979 ft | 67.7 | 7,732 ft ▲ |
| November | 43.6 | 6,210 ft | 54.3 | 6,897 ft ▲ |
| December | 35.2 | 5,659 ft | 44.5 | 6,269 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 KAEG
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,837 ft — the air behaves like 9,006 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,839 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 KAEG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Double Eagle Ii reaches roughly 8,989 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 KAEG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,659 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,212 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,837 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Double Eagle Ii?
5,837 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAEG (ICAO) / AEG (FAA), in Albuquerque, New Mexico.