Phoenix, Arizona · field elev 1,478 ft
Density Altitude at Phoenix Deer Valley (KDVT)
Phoenix Deer Valley sits at 1,478 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (104 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,620 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.8 | 1,567 ft | 65.4 | 2,254 ft |
| February | 57.1 | 1,718 ft | 68.1 | 2,427 ft |
| March | 62.9 | 2,094 ft | 75.0 | 2,862 ft |
| April | 69.6 | 2,522 ft | 82.5 | 3,328 ft |
| May | 78.1 | 3,056 ft | 91.5 | 3,877 ft |
| June | 87.1 | 3,610 ft | 101.5 | 4,473 ft |
| July | 92.4 | 3,931 ft | 104.0 | 4,620 ft |
| August | 91.5 | 3,877 ft | 102.5 | 4,532 ft |
| September | 86.1 | 3,549 ft | 97.5 | 4,236 ft |
| October | 74.5 | 2,831 ft | 86.3 | 3,561 ft |
| November | 62.4 | 2,062 ft | 74.0 | 2,800 ft |
| December | 53.3 | 1,468 ft | 63.9 | 2,158 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 KDVT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,478 ft — the air behaves like 4,620 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,479 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 KDVT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 104 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Phoenix Deer Valley reaches roughly 4,620 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 KDVT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,468 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,931 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,478 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Phoenix Deer Valley?
1,478 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDVT (ICAO) / DVT (FAA), in Phoenix, Arizona.