Meeker, Colorado · field elev 6,415 ft
Density Altitude at Meeker Coulter Field (KEEO)
Meeker Coulter Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,415 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,611 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,196 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 | 20.9 | 5,412 ft | 34.1 | 6,301 ft ▲ |
| February | 26.4 | 5,786 ft | 39.3 | 6,643 ft ▲ |
| March | 36.5 | 6,459 ft | 50.2 | 7,345 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.8 | 6,935 ft | 58.4 | 7,862 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.6 | 7,498 ft | 68.7 | 8,497 ft ⚠ |
| June | 62.0 | 8,085 ft | 80.8 | 9,223 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.6 | 8,490 ft | 87.4 | 9,611 ft ⚠ |
| August | 66.8 | 8,381 ft | 84.8 | 9,459 ft ⚠ |
| September | 58.5 | 7,868 ft | 76.3 | 8,955 ft ⚠ |
| October | 45.7 | 7,058 ft | 61.9 | 8,079 ft ⚠ |
| November | 33.6 | 6,268 ft | 47.3 | 7,160 ft ▲ |
| December | 22.4 | 5,515 ft | 35.6 | 6,400 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 KEEO
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,415 ft — the air behaves like 9,587 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,417 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 KEEO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Meeker Coulter Field reaches roughly 9,611 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 KEEO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,412 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,490 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,415 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Meeker Coulter Field?
6,415 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEEO (ICAO) / EEO (FAA), in Meeker, Colorado.