Buckeye, Arizona · field elev 1,033 ft
Density Altitude at Buckeye Municipal (KBXK)
Buckeye Municipal sits at 1,033 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (107 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,229 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.5 | 998 ft | 66.1 | 1,752 ft |
| February | 58.1 | 1,234 ft | 70.2 | 2,014 ft |
| March | 64.4 | 1,643 ft | 77.7 | 2,487 ft |
| April | 71.3 | 2,084 ft | 85.5 | 2,970 ft |
| May | 79.8 | 2,618 ft | 94.3 | 3,505 ft |
| June | 88.8 | 3,172 ft | 104.0 | 4,082 ft |
| July | 93.8 | 3,475 ft | 106.5 | 4,229 ft |
| August | 92.6 | 3,402 ft | 104.7 | 4,124 ft |
| September | 86.5 | 3,031 ft | 99.3 | 3,804 ft |
| October | 74.5 | 2,286 ft | 88.1 | 3,129 ft |
| November | 61.9 | 1,482 ft | 74.6 | 2,293 ft |
| December | 53.2 | 912 ft | 64.5 | 1,650 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 KBXK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,033 ft — the air behaves like 4,259 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,034 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 KBXK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 107 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Buckeye Municipal reaches roughly 4,229 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 KBXK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 912 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,475 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,033 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Buckeye Municipal?
1,033 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBXK (ICAO) / BXK (FAA), in Buckeye, Arizona.