Eagle, Colorado · field elev 6,547 ft

Density Altitude at Eagle County Regional (KEGE)

Eagle County Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,547 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,875 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,328 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈9,875 ft station: SHOSHONE · 17 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SHOSHONE (17 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 25.2 5,869 ft 35.5 6,556 ft ▲
February 31.5 6,291 ft 42.5 7,013 ft ▲
March 40.8 6,903 ft 53.4 7,710 ft ▲
April 48.3 7,386 ft 61.5 8,216 ft ⚠
May 57.5 7,967 ft 71.2 8,809 ft ⚠
June 67.2 8,566 ft 83.2 9,524 ft ⚠
July 74.3 8,995 ft 89.2 9,875 ft ⚠
August 72.2 8,869 ft 86.6 9,723 ft ⚠
September 64.8 8,419 ft 79.2 9,288 ft ⚠
October 51.6 7,596 ft 65.1 8,437 ft ⚠
November 38.0 6,720 ft 48.8 7,418 ft ▲
December 25.8 5,909 ft 35.8 6,576 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 KEGE

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 9,863 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 9,863 ft high DA

Field elevation 6,547 ft — the air behaves like 9,863 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KEGE in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eagle County Regional reaches roughly 9,875 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 KEGE on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,869 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,995 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,547 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Eagle County Regional?

6,547 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEGE (ICAO) / EGE (FAA), in Eagle, Colorado.