Beatty, Nevada · field elev 3,169 ft
Density Altitude at Beatty (KBTY)
From a field elevation of 3,169 ft, a typical July afternoon at Beatty (99 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,393 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.9 | 2,803 ft | 56.5 | 3,761 ft |
| February | 45.2 | 3,023 ft | 60.0 | 3,986 ft |
| March | 51.1 | 3,411 ft | 67.5 | 4,461 ft |
| April | 56.5 | 3,761 ft | 73.4 | 4,829 ft |
| May | 65.7 | 4,348 ft | 83.3 | 5,436 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.2 | 4,879 ft | 93.5 | 6,046 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.8 | 5,284 ft | 99.4 | 6,393 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.0 | 5,174 ft | 98.4 | 6,335 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.7 | 4,724 ft | 91.0 | 5,898 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.4 | 4,075 ft | 78.9 | 5,168 ft ▲ |
| November | 49.2 | 3,286 ft | 65.8 | 4,354 ft |
| December | 41.2 | 2,756 ft | 56.1 | 3,735 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 KBTY
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,169 ft — the air behaves like 6,370 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,171 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 KBTY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 99 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Beatty reaches roughly 6,393 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 KBTY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,756 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,284 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,169 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Beatty?
3,169 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBTY (ICAO) / BTY (FAA), in Beatty, Nevada.