Artesia, New Mexico · field elev 3,545 ft
Density Altitude at Artesia Municipal (KATS)
From a field elevation of 3,545 ft, a typical June afternoon at Artesia Municipal (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,601 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 | 40.4 | 3,169 ft | 57.5 | 4,288 ft |
| February | 45.1 | 3,481 ft | 62.8 | 4,625 ft |
| March | 52.5 | 3,965 ft | 70.5 | 5,108 ft ▲ |
| April | 60.1 | 4,454 ft | 78.5 | 5,601 ft ▲ |
| May | 69.6 | 5,052 ft | 86.9 | 6,109 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.5 | 5,601 ft | 95.2 | 6,601 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.5 | 5,723 ft | 95.1 | 6,595 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.1 | 5,638 ft | 93.9 | 6,525 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.7 | 5,183 ft | 86.8 | 6,103 ft ▲ |
| October | 60.7 | 4,492 ft | 77.7 | 5,552 ft ▲ |
| November | 48.7 | 3,718 ft | 65.9 | 4,821 ft |
| December | 40.5 | 3,175 ft | 57.1 | 4,262 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 KATS
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,545 ft — the air behaves like 6,590 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,547 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 KATS in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Artesia Municipal reaches roughly 6,601 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 KATS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,169 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,723 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,545 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Artesia Municipal?
3,545 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KATS (ICAO) / ATS (FAA), in Artesia, New Mexico.