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.

worst typical month: July · ≈8,989 ft station: ALBUQUERQUE FOOTHILLS NE · 17 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ALBUQUERQUE FOOTHILLS NE (17 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 9,006 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 9,006 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,837 ft — the air behaves like 9,006 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
5,839 ft
ISA DEVIATION
RULE-OF-THUMB DA
AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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.