Colorado City, Arizona · field elev 4,874 ft
Density Altitude at Colorado City Municipal (KAZC)
Colorado City Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,874 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (95 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,171 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,297 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 | 36.7 | 4,567 ft | 48.9 | 5,368 ft ▲ |
| February | 40.5 | 4,819 ft | 53.3 | 5,651 ft ▲ |
| March | 46.7 | 5,226 ft | 60.6 | 6,115 ft ▲ |
| April | 52.7 | 5,613 ft | 67.6 | 6,551 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.8 | 6,190 ft | 77.7 | 7,169 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.9 | 6,816 ft | 89.4 | 7,867 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.2 | 7,199 ft | 94.6 | 8,171 ft ⚠ |
| August | 76.7 | 7,108 ft | 91.9 | 8,013 ft ⚠ |
| September | 69.3 | 6,656 ft | 84.5 | 7,577 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.4 | 5,913 ft | 72.4 | 6,847 ft ▲ |
| November | 44.9 | 5,108 ft | 58.8 | 6,001 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.1 | 4,527 ft | 48.4 | 5,336 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 KAZC
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,874 ft — the air behaves like 8,194 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,876 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 KAZC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Colorado City Municipal reaches roughly 8,171 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 KAZC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,527 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,199 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,874 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Colorado City Municipal?
4,874 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAZC (ICAO) / AZC (FAA), in Colorado City, Arizona.