Buena Vista, Colorado · field elev 7,950 ft
Density Altitude at Central Colorado Regional (KAEJ)
Central Colorado Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,950 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 11,218 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,268 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 | 25.8 | 7,648 ft | 40.6 | 8,617 ft ⚠ |
| February | 28.1 | 7,801 ft | 42.6 | 8,745 ft ⚠ |
| March | 35.8 | 8,307 ft | 50.4 | 9,239 ft ⚠ |
| April | 41.6 | 8,681 ft | 56.5 | 9,619 ft ⚠ |
| May | 51.1 | 9,283 ft | 66.5 | 10,229 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.9 | 9,889 ft | 78.4 | 10,938 ft ⚠ |
| July | 66.2 | 10,211 ft | 83.2 | 11,218 ft ⚠ |
| August | 63.7 | 10,060 ft | 80.2 | 11,043 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.8 | 9,637 ft | 74.0 | 10,678 ft ⚠ |
| October | 45.6 | 8,936 ft | 62.3 | 9,975 ft ⚠ |
| November | 34.6 | 8,228 ft | 49.7 | 9,195 ft ⚠ |
| December | 25.7 | 7,642 ft | 40.1 | 8,585 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 KAEJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,950 ft — the air behaves like 11,206 ft.
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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 KAEJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Central Colorado Regional reaches roughly 11,218 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 KAEJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,642 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 10,211 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,950 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Central Colorado Regional?
7,950 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAEJ (ICAO) / AEJ (FAA), in Buena Vista, Colorado.