Calexico, California · field elev 6 ft
Density Altitude at Calexico International (KCXL)
Calexico International sits at 6 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (107 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,012 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 | 57.2 | −93 ft | 71.0 | 805 ft |
| February | 60.3 | 111 ft | 74.0 | 996 ft |
| March | 65.9 | 476 ft | 80.3 | 1,394 ft |
| April | 71.5 | 837 ft | 86.4 | 1,773 ft |
| May | 78.6 | 1,287 ft | 93.8 | 2,227 ft |
| June | 86.8 | 1,798 ft | 102.9 | 2,774 ft |
| July | 92.5 | 2,148 ft | 106.9 | 3,012 ft |
| August | 93.0 | 2,178 ft | 106.7 | 3,000 ft |
| September | 87.6 | 1,847 ft | 102.2 | 2,733 ft |
| October | 76.7 | 1,167 ft | 91.7 | 2,099 ft |
| November | 64.9 | 411 ft | 79.2 | 1,325 ft |
| December | 56.2 | −159 ft | 69.6 | 715 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 KCXL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 6 ft — the air behaves like 3,017 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7 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 KCXL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 107 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Calexico International reaches roughly 3,012 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 KCXL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −159 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,178 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Calexico International?
6 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCXL (ICAO) / CXL (FAA), in Calexico, California.