Delta, Utah · field elev 4,760 ft
Density Altitude at Delta Municipal (KDTA)
Delta Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,760 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (95 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,062 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,302 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 | 27.4 | 3,798 ft | 39.1 | 4,586 ft |
| February | 33.5 | 4,212 ft | 46.5 | 5,072 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.6 | 4,817 ft | 58.0 | 5,811 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.8 | 5,221 ft | 64.9 | 6,244 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.2 | 5,823 ft | 75.5 | 6,897 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.0 | 6,437 ft | 86.7 | 7,569 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.2 | 6,939 ft | 95.1 | 8,062 ft ⚠ |
| August | 74.2 | 6,818 ft | 92.9 | 7,934 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.9 | 6,182 ft | 82.2 | 7,301 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.4 | 5,325 ft | 67.5 | 6,406 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.1 | 4,453 ft | 51.4 | 5,389 ft ▲ |
| December | 27.1 | 3,778 ft | 39.4 | 4,606 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 KDTA
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,760 ft — the air behaves like 8,057 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,762 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 KDTA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Delta Municipal reaches roughly 8,062 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 KDTA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,778 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,939 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,760 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Delta Municipal?
4,760 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDTA (ICAO) / DTA (FAA), in Delta, Utah.