Douglas, Arizona · field elev 4,173 ft
Density Altitude at Douglas Municipal (KDGL)
From a field elevation of 4,173 ft, a typical June afternoon at Douglas Municipal (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,471 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 | 48.1 | 4,453 ft | 65.2 | 5,545 ft ▲ |
| February | 51.8 | 4,693 ft | 68.5 | 5,751 ft ▲ |
| March | 56.4 | 4,989 ft | 73.2 | 6,042 ft ▲ |
| April | 63.1 | 5,414 ft | 81.0 | 6,517 ft ▲ |
| May | 71.1 | 5,912 ft | 88.8 | 6,983 ft ▲ |
| June | 79.4 | 6,420 ft | 97.1 | 7,471 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.8 | 6,504 ft | 95.4 | 7,372 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.0 | 6,396 ft | 92.7 | 7,213 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.1 | 6,158 ft | 90.2 | 7,066 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.0 | 5,595 ft | 83.3 | 6,655 ft ▲ |
| November | 55.8 | 4,950 ft | 74.0 | 6,091 ft ▲ |
| December | 47.7 | 4,427 ft | 65.1 | 5,539 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 KDGL
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,173 ft — the air behaves like 7,465 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,175 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 KDGL in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Douglas Municipal reaches roughly 7,471 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 KDGL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,427 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,504 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,173 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Douglas Municipal?
4,173 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDGL (ICAO) / DGL (FAA), in Douglas, Arizona.