Clifton/Morenci, Arizona · field elev 3,798 ft
Density Altitude at Greenlee County (KCFT)
From a field elevation of 3,798 ft, a typical July afternoon at Greenlee County (100 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,210 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.1 | 3,990 ft | 61.2 | 4,834 ft |
| February | 52.5 | 4,277 ft | 65.9 | 5,131 ft ▲ |
| March | 59.3 | 4,713 ft | 73.2 | 5,584 ft ▲ |
| April | 66.1 | 5,143 ft | 81.2 | 6,073 ft ▲ |
| May | 74.3 | 5,652 ft | 90.0 | 6,600 ft ▲ |
| June | 84.4 | 6,266 ft | 100.0 | 7,187 ft ▲ |
| July | 87.4 | 6,446 ft | 100.4 | 7,210 ft ▲ |
| August | 84.6 | 6,278 ft | 97.5 | 7,042 ft ▲ |
| September | 79.2 | 5,952 ft | 92.5 | 6,748 ft ▲ |
| October | 68.8 | 5,312 ft | 82.6 | 6,158 ft ▲ |
| November | 55.7 | 4,483 ft | 69.8 | 5,374 ft ▲ |
| December | 47.3 | 3,938 ft | 59.6 | 4,733 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 KCFT
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,798 ft — the air behaves like 7,187 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,800 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 KCFT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 100 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Greenlee County reaches roughly 7,210 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 KCFT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,938 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,446 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,798 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Greenlee County?
3,798 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCFT (ICAO) / CFT (FAA), in Clifton/Morenci, Arizona.