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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,622 ft — the air behaves like 8,864 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,624 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 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.