Cedar City, Utah · field elev 5,622 ft

Density Altitude at Cedar City Regional (KCDC)

Cedar City Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,622 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (91 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,864 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,242 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈8,864 ft station: CEDAR CITY MUNI AP · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CEDAR CITY MUNI AP (1 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 30.4 5,072 ft 42.8 5,893 ft ▲
February 34.3 5,333 ft 47.4 6,192 ft ▲
March 41.5 5,808 ft 56.2 6,753 ft ▲
April 47.2 6,179 ft 62.6 7,154 ft ▲
May 56.4 6,766 ft 73.1 7,799 ft ▲
June 66.6 7,402 ft 84.7 8,494 ft ⚠
July 74.0 7,854 ft 91.0 8,864 ft ⚠
August 72.1 7,739 ft 88.5 8,718 ft ⚠
September 63.1 7,186 ft 80.6 8,251 ft ⚠
October 50.5 6,391 ft 67.1 7,433 ft ▲
November 38.5 5,611 ft 53.4 6,576 ft ▲
December 29.2 4,991 ft 42.1 5,848 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 KCDC

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 8,864 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 8,864 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,622 ft — the air behaves like 8,864 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCDC in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cedar City Regional reaches roughly 8,864 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 KCDC on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,991 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,854 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,622 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Cedar City Regional?

5,622 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCDC (ICAO) / CDC (FAA), in Cedar City, Utah.