Moab, Utah · field elev 4,579 ft
Density Altitude at Canyonlands Regional (KCNY)
From a field elevation of 4,579 ft, a typical July afternoon at Canyonlands Regional (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,902 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 | 28.0 | 3,614 ft | 38.7 | 4,335 ft |
| February | 35.8 | 4,142 ft | 46.9 | 4,875 ft |
| March | 45.9 | 4,810 ft | 59.4 | 5,678 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.1 | 5,276 ft | 67.0 | 6,154 ft ▲ |
| May | 62.9 | 5,898 ft | 77.5 | 6,798 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.1 | 6,591 ft | 89.9 | 7,539 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.1 | 7,016 ft | 96.1 | 7,902 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.0 | 6,828 ft | 92.5 | 7,692 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.3 | 6,235 ft | 83.3 | 7,147 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.2 | 5,347 ft | 68.3 | 6,235 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.5 | 4,388 ft | 52.3 | 5,225 ft ▲ |
| December | 27.6 | 3,587 ft | 38.6 | 4,329 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 KCNY
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,579 ft — the air behaves like 7,896 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,581 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 KCNY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Canyonlands Regional reaches roughly 7,902 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 KCNY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,587 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,016 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,579 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Canyonlands Regional?
4,579 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCNY (ICAO) / CNY (FAA), in Moab, Utah.