Corona, California · field elev 533 ft

Density Altitude at Corona Municipal (KAJO)

Corona Municipal sits at 533 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,018 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,018 ft station: CHINO AP · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CHINO AP (6 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 55.6 452 ft 69.5 1,356 ft
February 56.4 505 ft 69.8 1,375 ft
March 59.1 683 ft 72.5 1,547 ft
April 62.8 924 ft 77.0 1,832 ft
May 67.7 1,241 ft 81.1 2,088 ft
June 73.0 1,579 ft 87.6 2,490 ft
July 78.3 1,913 ft 93.7 2,861 ft
August 79.8 2,007 ft 96.3 3,018 ft
September 76.5 1,800 ft 92.7 2,801 ft
October 68.9 1,318 ft 84.5 2,299 ft
November 60.7 787 ft 76.3 1,788 ft
December 54.6 386 ft 68.7 1,305 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 KAJO

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,000 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,000 ft

Field elevation 533 ft — the air behaves like 3,000 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KAJO in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Corona Municipal reaches roughly 3,018 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 KAJO on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 386 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,007 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 533 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Corona Municipal?

533 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAJO (ICAO) / AJO (FAA), in Corona, California.