Chandler, Arizona · field elev 1,243 ft
Density Altitude at Chandler Municipal (KCHD)
Chandler Municipal sits at 1,243 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (104 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,348 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.1 | 1,165 ft | 65.6 | 1,978 ft |
| February | 56.3 | 1,375 ft | 69.5 | 2,228 ft |
| March | 62.3 | 1,766 ft | 76.5 | 2,669 ft |
| April | 69.0 | 2,196 ft | 84.6 | 3,171 ft |
| May | 77.7 | 2,744 ft | 93.3 | 3,700 ft |
| June | 87.0 | 3,318 ft | 102.8 | 4,266 ft |
| July | 91.3 | 3,579 ft | 104.2 | 4,348 ft |
| August | 90.1 | 3,506 ft | 102.7 | 4,260 ft |
| September | 84.8 | 3,183 ft | 97.8 | 3,969 ft |
| October | 72.7 | 2,430 ft | 86.5 | 3,287 ft |
| November | 60.4 | 1,643 ft | 73.5 | 2,481 ft |
| December | 51.6 | 1,065 ft | 63.9 | 1,869 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 KCHD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,243 ft — the air behaves like 4,336 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,244 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 KCHD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 104 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chandler Municipal reaches roughly 4,348 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 KCHD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,065 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,579 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,243 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chandler Municipal?
1,243 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCHD (ICAO) / CHD (FAA), in Chandler, Arizona.