Denver, Colorado · field elev 5,434 ft
Density Altitude at Denver International (KDEN)
Denver International is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,434 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,572 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,138 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 | 4,926 ft | 44.6 | 5,779 ft ▲ |
| February | 32.7 | 4,993 ft | 45.7 | 5,850 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.6 | 5,583 ft | 55.7 | 6,491 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.8 | 5,986 ft | 61.7 | 6,869 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.4 | 6,599 ft | 71.2 | 7,455 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.2 | 7,271 ft | 83.4 | 8,189 ft ⚠ |
| July | 75.1 | 7,692 ft | 89.9 | 8,572 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.9 | 7,559 ft | 87.5 | 8,432 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.8 | 7,061 ft | 79.6 | 7,963 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.1 | 6,198 ft | 65.3 | 7,092 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.4 | 5,439 ft | 52.9 | 6,313 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.2 | 4,893 ft | 44.0 | 5,740 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 KDEN
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,434 ft — the air behaves like 8,578 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,436 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 KDEN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Denver International reaches roughly 8,572 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 KDEN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,893 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,692 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,434 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Denver International?
5,434 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDEN (ICAO) / DEN (FAA), in Denver, Colorado.