Belen, New Mexico · field elev 5,200 ft
Density Altitude at Belen Regional (KBRG)
Belen Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,200 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (93 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,488 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,288 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 | 35.2 | 4,871 ft | 51.4 | 5,930 ft ▲ |
| February | 40.5 | 5,222 ft | 57.7 | 6,331 ft ▲ |
| March | 47.9 | 5,705 ft | 65.7 | 6,832 ft ▲ |
| April | 55.1 | 6,166 ft | 73.1 | 7,286 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.1 | 6,732 ft | 81.7 | 7,805 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.7 | 7,323 ft | 91.8 | 8,401 ft ⚠ |
| July | 77.7 | 7,565 ft | 93.3 | 8,488 ft ⚠ |
| August | 75.7 | 7,444 ft | 91.1 | 8,360 ft ⚠ |
| September | 68.3 | 6,992 ft | 85.0 | 8,001 ft ⚠ |
| October | 56.4 | 6,249 ft | 74.3 | 7,359 ft ▲ |
| November | 43.7 | 5,432 ft | 60.9 | 6,532 ft ▲ |
| December | 35.0 | 4,857 ft | 50.2 | 5,853 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 KBRG
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,200 ft — the air behaves like 8,471 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,202 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 KBRG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Belen Regional reaches roughly 8,488 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 KBRG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,857 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,565 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,200 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Belen Regional?
5,200 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBRG (ICAO) / BRG (FAA), in Belen, New Mexico.