Davis, California · field elev 70 ft
Density Altitude at University (KEDU)
University sits at 70 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,274 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 | 46.9 | −703 ft | 55.5 | −127 ft |
| February | 50.9 | −434 ft | 60.7 | 216 ft |
| March | 55.1 | −153 ft | 66.3 | 581 ft |
| April | 59.6 | 144 ft | 72.5 | 979 ft |
| May | 66.3 | 581 ft | 81.1 | 1,522 ft |
| June | 72.2 | 960 ft | 88.6 | 1,987 ft |
| July | 75.3 | 1,157 ft | 93.3 | 2,274 ft |
| August | 74.6 | 1,113 ft | 92.8 | 2,244 ft |
| September | 72.3 | 966 ft | 89.8 | 2,061 ft |
| October | 64.7 | 477 ft | 79.9 | 1,447 ft |
| November | 54.0 | −226 ft | 65.4 | 523 ft |
| December | 47.0 | −697 ft | 56.0 | −94 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 KEDU
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 70 ft — the air behaves like 2,256 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 71 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
Nearby California fields
- KDWA — Yolo County
Davis/Woodland/Winters · elev 100 ft
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Woodland · elev 125 ft
- KVCB — Nut Tree
Vacaville · elev 117 ft
- KSMF — Sacramento International
Sacramento · elev 27 ft
- KSAC — Sacramento Exec
Sacramento · elev 23 ft
- L36 — Rio Linda
Rio Linda · elev 46 ft
- KMCC — Mc Clellan Airfield
Sacramento · elev 77 ft
- O88 — Rio Vista Municipal
Rio Vista · elev 23 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KEDU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at University reaches roughly 2,274 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 KEDU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −703 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,157 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 70 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of University?
70 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEDU (ICAO) / EDU (FAA), in Davis, California.