Salida, Colorado · field elev 7,523 ft
Density Altitude at Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (KANK)
Salida/Harriett Alexander Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,523 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (86 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,854 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,331 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 | 27.4 | 7,226 ft | 43.4 | 8,272 ft ⚠ |
| February | 30.1 | 7,406 ft | 45.5 | 8,406 ft ⚠ |
| March | 37.5 | 7,891 ft | 54.0 | 8,942 ft ⚠ |
| April | 44.0 | 8,310 ft | 60.3 | 9,332 ft ⚠ |
| May | 52.4 | 8,842 ft | 70.2 | 9,934 ft ⚠ |
| June | 62.7 | 9,479 ft | 82.0 | 10,633 ft ⚠ |
| July | 67.4 | 9,765 ft | 85.8 | 10,854 ft ⚠ |
| August | 65.1 | 9,625 ft | 83.1 | 10,697 ft ⚠ |
| September | 58.0 | 9,190 ft | 77.0 | 10,339 ft ⚠ |
| October | 47.1 | 8,508 ft | 65.4 | 9,644 ft ⚠ |
| November | 36.1 | 7,800 ft | 52.7 | 8,861 ft ⚠ |
| December | 27.9 | 7,260 ft | 43.2 | 8,259 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 KANK
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,523 ft — the air behaves like 10,866 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,525 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KANK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Salida/Harriett Alexander Field reaches roughly 10,854 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 KANK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,226 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,765 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,523 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Salida/Harriett Alexander Field?
7,523 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KANK (ICAO) / ANK (FAA), in Salida, Colorado.