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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,547 ft — the air behaves like 9,863 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,549 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 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.