Douglas Bisbee, Arizona · field elev 4,150 ft
Density Altitude at Bisbee Douglas International (KDUG)
From a field elevation of 4,150 ft, a typical June afternoon at Bisbee Douglas International (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,379 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 | 45.1 | 4,228 ft | 62.2 | 5,329 ft ▲ |
| February | 48.6 | 4,457 ft | 65.7 | 5,549 ft ▲ |
| March | 54.2 | 4,819 ft | 72.1 | 5,946 ft ▲ |
| April | 60.5 | 5,221 ft | 79.1 | 6,374 ft ▲ |
| May | 68.8 | 5,742 ft | 87.3 | 6,866 ft ▲ |
| June | 77.9 | 6,301 ft | 96.0 | 7,379 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.3 | 6,386 ft | 93.6 | 7,238 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.7 | 6,289 ft | 91.5 | 7,115 ft ▲ |
| September | 73.6 | 6,038 ft | 88.8 | 6,955 ft ▲ |
| October | 64.0 | 5,442 ft | 81.5 | 6,519 ft ▲ |
| November | 52.8 | 4,729 ft | 70.7 | 5,859 ft ▲ |
| December | 44.8 | 4,208 ft | 61.4 | 5,278 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 KDUG
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,150 ft — the air behaves like 7,379 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,152 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 KDUG in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bisbee Douglas International reaches roughly 7,379 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 KDUG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,208 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,386 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,150 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bisbee Douglas International?
4,150 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDUG (ICAO) / DUG (FAA), in Douglas Bisbee, Arizona.