Denver, Colorado · field elev 5,673 ft
Density Altitude at Rocky Mountain Metro (KBJC)
Rocky Mountain Metro is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,673 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (86 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,626 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,953 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 | 32.9 | 5,303 ft | 44.8 | 6,086 ft ▲ |
| February | 33.5 | 5,343 ft | 45.3 | 6,119 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.0 | 5,839 ft | 53.4 | 6,639 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.2 | 6,242 ft | 59.0 | 6,992 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.0 | 6,803 ft | 67.9 | 7,544 ft ▲ |
| June | 66.7 | 7,470 ft | 79.8 | 8,265 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.8 | 7,843 ft | 85.9 | 8,626 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.6 | 7,709 ft | 83.7 | 8,497 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.4 | 7,204 ft | 76.2 | 8,049 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.0 | 6,422 ft | 63.4 | 7,266 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.0 | 5,773 ft | 52.1 | 6,556 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.3 | 5,263 ft | 44.6 | 6,073 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 KBJC
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,673 ft — the air behaves like 8,632 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,675 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
Nearby Colorado fields
- KEIK — Erie Municipal
Erie · elev 5,119 ft
- KBDU — Boulder Municipal
Boulder · elev 5,288 ft
- KLMO — Vance Brand
Longmont · elev 5,055 ft
- KDEN — Denver International
Denver · elev 5,434 ft
- 18V — Platte Valley Airpark
Hudson · elev 4,965 ft
- KAPA — Centennial
Denver · elev 5,885 ft
- KCFO — Colorado Air And Space Port
Denver · elev 5,515 ft
- KFNL — Northern Colorado Regional
Fort Collins/Loveland · elev 5,020 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KBJC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rocky Mountain Metro reaches roughly 8,626 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 KBJC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,263 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,843 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,673 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rocky Mountain Metro?
5,673 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBJC (ICAO) / BJC (FAA), in Denver, Colorado.