Colorado Springs, Colorado · field elev 6,187 ft
Density Altitude at City Of Colorado Springs Municipal (KCOS)
City Of Colorado Springs Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,187 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,283 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,096 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 | 5,859 ft | 45.0 | 6,732 ft ▲ |
| February | 33.4 | 5,972 ft | 46.5 | 6,829 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.1 | 6,479 ft | 54.9 | 7,363 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.5 | 6,893 ft | 61.0 | 7,745 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.1 | 7,502 ft | 70.7 | 8,341 ft ⚠ |
| June | 67.2 | 8,127 ft | 81.6 | 8,994 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.4 | 8,444 ft | 86.5 | 9,283 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.1 | 8,304 ft | 83.6 | 9,112 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.0 | 7,869 ft | 77.1 | 8,727 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.7 | 7,097 ft | 64.7 | 7,974 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.5 | 6,375 ft | 52.9 | 7,237 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.7 | 5,859 ft | 44.6 | 6,706 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 KCOS
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,187 ft — the air behaves like 9,312 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,189 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 KCOS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at City Of Colorado Springs Municipal reaches roughly 9,283 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 KCOS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,859 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,444 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,187 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of City Of Colorado Springs Municipal?
6,187 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCOS (ICAO) / COS (FAA), in Colorado Springs, Colorado.