Battle Mountain, Nevada · field elev 4,536 ft
Density Altitude at Battle Mountain (KBAM)
Battle Mountain is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,536 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (100 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,047 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,511 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 | 34.2 | 3,981 ft | 46.2 | 4,776 ft |
| February | 39.1 | 4,309 ft | 51.9 | 5,146 ft ▲ |
| March | 46.5 | 4,796 ft | 61.8 | 5,776 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.7 | 5,133 ft | 67.8 | 6,151 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.8 | 5,713 ft | 78.2 | 6,788 ft ▲ |
| June | 69.7 | 6,269 ft | 89.5 | 7,464 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.0 | 6,776 ft | 99.5 | 8,047 ft ⚠ |
| August | 75.6 | 6,630 ft | 97.6 | 7,937 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.0 | 6,039 ft | 87.4 | 7,340 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.7 | 5,262 ft | 73.1 | 6,478 ft ▲ |
| November | 42.0 | 4,501 ft | 56.8 | 5,460 ft ▲ |
| December | 34.0 | 3,968 ft | 45.9 | 4,757 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 KBAM
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,536 ft — the air behaves like 8,076 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,538 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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Austin · elev 5,735 ft
- 05U — Eureka
Eureka · elev 5,958 ft
- 08U — Stevens-Crosby
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Kingston · elev 6,075 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KBAM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 100 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Battle Mountain reaches roughly 8,047 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 KBAM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,968 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,776 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,536 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Battle Mountain?
4,536 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBAM (ICAO) / BAM (FAA), in Battle Mountain, Nevada.