Alamogordo, New Mexico · field elev 4,200 ft
Density Altitude at Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (KALM)
From a field elevation of 4,200 ft, a typical June afternoon at Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,322 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.0 | 4,217 ft | 54.8 | 4,919 ft |
| February | 48.7 | 4,525 ft | 60.1 | 5,257 ft ▲ |
| March | 55.2 | 4,945 ft | 67.6 | 5,728 ft ▲ |
| April | 63.1 | 5,447 ft | 75.8 | 6,234 ft ▲ |
| May | 71.7 | 5,982 ft | 84.8 | 6,778 ft ▲ |
| June | 81.1 | 6,555 ft | 94.0 | 7,322 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.2 | 6,561 ft | 92.6 | 7,240 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.4 | 6,453 ft | 91.1 | 7,152 ft ▲ |
| September | 74.1 | 6,130 ft | 85.5 | 6,819 ft ▲ |
| October | 63.3 | 5,459 ft | 75.4 | 6,209 ft ▲ |
| November | 52.1 | 4,746 ft | 63.6 | 5,478 ft ▲ |
| December | 43.3 | 4,171 ft | 54.1 | 4,874 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 KALM
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,200 ft — the air behaves like 7,322 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,202 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 KALM in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Alamogordo-White Sands Regional reaches roughly 7,322 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 KALM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,171 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,561 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,200 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Alamogordo-White Sands Regional?
4,200 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KALM (ICAO) / ALM (FAA), in Alamogordo, New Mexico.