Craig, Colorado · field elev 6,198 ft
Density Altitude at Craig-Moffat (KCAG)
Craig-Moffat is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,198 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,454 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,256 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 | 16.8 | 4,860 ft | 30.6 | 5,799 ft ▲ |
| February | 22.2 | 5,231 ft | 35.7 | 6,138 ft ▲ |
| March | 34.0 | 6,026 ft | 48.2 | 6,951 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.9 | 6,610 ft | 58.5 | 7,603 ft ▲ |
| May | 51.8 | 7,181 ft | 69.1 | 8,257 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.9 | 7,752 ft | 81.2 | 8,984 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.3 | 8,208 ft | 89.2 | 9,454 ft ⚠ |
| August | 66.3 | 8,086 ft | 86.5 | 9,296 ft ⚠ |
| September | 57.1 | 7,515 ft | 77.2 | 8,746 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.4 | 6,707 ft | 62.3 | 7,839 ft ▲ |
| November | 31.8 | 5,879 ft | 46.6 | 6,849 ft ▲ |
| December | 18.7 | 4,991 ft | 32.2 | 5,906 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 KCAG
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,198 ft — the air behaves like 9,442 ft.
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- 6,200 ft
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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 KCAG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Craig-Moffat reaches roughly 9,454 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 KCAG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,860 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,208 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,198 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Craig-Moffat?
6,198 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCAG (ICAO) / CAG (FAA), in Craig, Colorado.