Angel Fire, New Mexico · field elev 8,380 ft
Density Altitude at Angel Fire (KAXX)
Angel Fire is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 8,380 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (77 °F) pushes density altitude to about 11,357 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,977 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 | 23.3 | 8,014 ft | 37.5 | 8,946 ft ⚠ |
| February | 25.7 | 8,174 ft | 39.8 | 9,094 ft ⚠ |
| March | 33.6 | 8,693 ft | 47.4 | 9,577 ft ⚠ |
| April | 39.9 | 9,100 ft | 54.2 | 10,001 ft ⚠ |
| May | 48.0 | 9,614 ft | 64.0 | 10,601 ft ⚠ |
| June | 56.2 | 10,125 ft | 74.2 | 11,210 ft ⚠ |
| July | 60.2 | 10,370 ft | 76.7 | 11,357 ft ⚠ |
| August | 58.4 | 10,260 ft | 74.7 | 11,240 ft ⚠ |
| September | 52.5 | 9,896 ft | 68.8 | 10,889 ft ⚠ |
| October | 42.3 | 9,254 ft | 58.0 | 10,235 ft ⚠ |
| November | 31.9 | 8,582 ft | 46.1 | 9,495 ft ⚠ |
| December | 24.5 | 8,094 ft | 37.6 | 8,952 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 KAXX
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 8,380 ft — the air behaves like 11,375 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 8,382 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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- KSKX — Taos Regional
Taos · elev 7,095 ft
- N24 — Questa Municipal Nr 2
Questa · elev 7,690 ft
- S42 — Springer Municipal
Springer · elev 5,894 ft
- KRTN — Raton Municipal/Crews Field
Raton · elev 6,352 ft
- E14 — Ohkay Owingeh
Espanola · elev 5,760 ft
- KLVS — Las Vegas Municipal
Las Vegas · elev 6,877 ft
- KLAM — Los Alamos
Los Alamos · elev 7,171 ft
- KSAF — Santa Fe Regional
Santa Fe · elev 6,349 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KAXX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Angel Fire reaches roughly 11,357 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 KAXX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 8,014 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 10,370 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 8,380 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Angel Fire?
8,380 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAXX (ICAO) / AXX (FAA), in Angel Fire, New Mexico.