Carson City, Nevada · field elev 4,704 ft
Density Altitude at Carson City (KCXP)
From a field elevation of 4,704 ft, a typical July afternoon at Carson City (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,667 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 | 34.8 | 4,230 ft | 45.5 | 4,938 ft |
| February | 38.3 | 4,463 ft | 49.5 | 5,198 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.9 | 4,833 ft | 56.2 | 5,628 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.8 | 5,153 ft | 61.7 | 5,976 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.6 | 5,653 ft | 70.4 | 6,517 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.0 | 6,182 ft | 80.9 | 7,155 ft ▲ |
| July | 72.1 | 6,621 ft | 89.5 | 7,667 ft ▲ |
| August | 70.2 | 6,504 ft | 87.8 | 7,567 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.1 | 6,063 ft | 80.7 | 7,143 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.2 | 5,372 ft | 68.0 | 6,369 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.4 | 4,669 ft | 54.5 | 5,519 ft ▲ |
| December | 34.2 | 4,189 ft | 44.6 | 4,879 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 KCXP
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,704 ft — the air behaves like 7,696 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,706 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
Nearby Nevada fields
- A34 — Dayton Valley Airpark
Dayton/Carson City · elev 4,414 ft
- KMEV — Minden-Tahoe
Minden · elev 4,724 ft
- N49 — Rose Quartz Ranch
Stagecoach · elev 4,690 ft
- KRNO — Reno/Tahoe International
Reno · elev 4,415 ft
- KSPZ — Silver Springs
Silver Springs · elev 4,265 ft
- N59 — Rosaschi Air Park
Smith · elev 4,809 ft
- O43 — Yerington Municipal
Yerington · elev 4,382 ft
- KRTS — Reno/Stead
Reno · elev 5,050 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KCXP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Carson City reaches roughly 7,667 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 KCXP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,189 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,621 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,704 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Carson City?
4,704 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCXP (ICAO) / CXP (FAA), in Carson City, Nevada.