Marana, Arizona · field elev 2,032 ft
Density Altitude at Marana Regional (KAVQ)
From a field elevation of 2,032 ft, a typical July afternoon at Marana Regional (104 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,313 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 | 53.8 | 2,185 ft | 66.7 | 3,017 ft |
| February | 56.9 | 2,387 ft | 70.6 | 3,264 ft |
| March | 63.0 | 2,781 ft | 77.9 | 3,720 ft |
| April | 69.9 | 3,220 ft | 85.8 | 4,205 ft |
| May | 78.7 | 3,770 ft | 94.6 | 4,735 ft |
| June | 88.1 | 4,344 ft | 103.7 | 5,272 ft ▲ |
| July | 91.2 | 4,531 ft | 104.4 | 5,313 ft ▲ |
| August | 90.1 | 4,465 ft | 102.6 | 5,207 ft ▲ |
| September | 85.3 | 4,174 ft | 98.6 | 4,972 ft |
| October | 74.5 | 3,509 ft | 88.7 | 4,381 ft |
| November | 62.5 | 2,749 ft | 76.4 | 3,627 ft |
| December | 52.8 | 2,119 ft | 65.6 | 2,947 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 KAVQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,032 ft — the air behaves like 5,289 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,033 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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- E77 — San Manuel
San Manuel · elev 3,272 ft
- P08 — Coolidge Municipal
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KAVQ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 104 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marana Regional reaches roughly 5,313 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 KAVQ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,119 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,531 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,032 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Marana Regional?
2,032 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAVQ (ICAO) / AVQ (FAA), in Marana, Arizona.