Erie, Colorado · field elev 5,119 ft
Density Altitude at Erie Municipal (KEIK)
Erie Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,119 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,198 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,079 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 | 30.2 | 4,434 ft | 44.4 | 5,378 ft ▲ |
| February | 32.2 | 4,569 ft | 45.9 | 5,475 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.3 | 5,175 ft | 55.9 | 6,118 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.4 | 5,637 ft | 62.9 | 6,558 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.5 | 6,219 ft | 71.9 | 7,114 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.3 | 6,893 ft | 84.1 | 7,850 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.1 | 7,248 ft | 90.0 | 8,198 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.0 | 7,120 ft | 87.6 | 8,057 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.6 | 6,602 ft | 79.8 | 7,593 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.4 | 5,766 ft | 65.9 | 6,745 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.1 | 5,030 ft | 53.3 | 5,952 ft ▲ |
| December | 30.2 | 4,434 ft | 44.0 | 5,352 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 KEIK
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,119 ft — the air behaves like 8,198 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,121 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 KEIK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Erie Municipal reaches roughly 8,198 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 KEIK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,434 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,248 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,119 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Erie Municipal?
5,119 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEIK (ICAO) / EIK (FAA), in Erie, Colorado.