Boulder City, Nevada · field elev 2,203 ft
Density Altitude at Boulder City Municipal (KBVU)
From a field elevation of 2,203 ft, a typical July afternoon at Boulder City Municipal (105 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,525 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 | 49.5 | 2,113 ft | 58.5 | 2,702 ft |
| February | 53.5 | 2,376 ft | 62.9 | 2,985 ft |
| March | 60.8 | 2,850 ft | 71.1 | 3,505 ft |
| April | 67.7 | 3,291 ft | 78.5 | 3,966 ft |
| May | 77.3 | 3,892 ft | 88.5 | 4,576 ft |
| June | 87.6 | 4,522 ft | 99.4 | 5,226 ft ▲ |
| July | 93.2 | 4,858 ft | 104.5 | 5,525 ft ▲ |
| August | 91.7 | 4,769 ft | 102.8 | 5,426 ft ▲ |
| September | 83.6 | 4,279 ft | 94.9 | 4,960 ft |
| October | 70.4 | 3,461 ft | 81.2 | 4,132 ft |
| November | 57.2 | 2,618 ft | 67.1 | 3,253 ft |
| December | 48.2 | 2,027 ft | 56.9 | 2,598 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 KBVU
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,203 ft — the air behaves like 5,554 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,204 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 KBVU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 105 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Boulder City Municipal reaches roughly 5,525 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 KBVU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,027 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,858 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,203 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Boulder City Municipal?
2,203 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBVU (ICAO) / BVU (FAA), in Boulder City, Nevada.