Denver, Colorado · field elev 5,515 ft
Density Altitude at Colorado Air And Space Port (KCFO)
Colorado Air And Space Port is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,515 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,670 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,155 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 | 31.7 | 5,027 ft | 44.6 | 5,879 ft ▲ |
| February | 32.7 | 5,094 ft | 45.7 | 5,950 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.6 | 5,683 ft | 55.7 | 6,591 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.8 | 6,086 ft | 61.7 | 6,968 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.4 | 6,698 ft | 71.2 | 7,554 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.2 | 7,370 ft | 83.4 | 8,288 ft ⚠ |
| July | 75.1 | 7,791 ft | 89.9 | 8,670 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.9 | 7,657 ft | 87.5 | 8,530 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.8 | 7,160 ft | 79.6 | 8,061 ft ⚠ |
| October | 51.1 | 6,298 ft | 65.3 | 7,191 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.4 | 5,539 ft | 52.9 | 6,413 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.2 | 4,993 ft | 44.0 | 5,840 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 KCFO
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,515 ft — the air behaves like 8,676 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,517 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
Nearby Colorado fields
- KDEN — Denver International
Denver · elev 5,434 ft
- KAPA — Centennial
Denver · elev 5,885 ft
- 18V — Platte Valley Airpark
Hudson · elev 4,965 ft
- KEIK — Erie Municipal
Erie · elev 5,119 ft
- KBJC — Rocky Mountain Metro
Denver · elev 5,673 ft
- 11V — Easton/Valley View
Greeley · elev 4,820 ft
- KBDU — Boulder Municipal
Boulder · elev 5,288 ft
- KLMO — Vance Brand
Longmont · elev 5,055 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KCFO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Colorado Air And Space Port reaches roughly 8,670 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 KCFO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,993 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,791 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,515 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Colorado Air And Space Port?
5,515 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCFO (ICAO) / CFO (FAA), in Denver, Colorado.