Elko, Nevada · field elev 5,140 ft
Density Altitude at Elko Regional (KEKO)
Elko Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,140 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (92 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,329 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,189 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 | 27.0 | 4,243 ft | 37.9 | 4,976 ft |
| February | 31.6 | 4,555 ft | 42.8 | 5,299 ft ▲ |
| March | 39.9 | 5,108 ft | 53.1 | 5,965 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.6 | 5,482 ft | 59.6 | 6,377 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.2 | 6,035 ft | 70.0 | 7,024 ft ▲ |
| June | 63.2 | 6,603 ft | 81.5 | 7,720 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.9 | 7,140 ft | 91.8 | 8,329 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.6 | 6,999 ft | 90.0 | 8,223 ft ⚠ |
| September | 60.3 | 6,421 ft | 80.1 | 7,636 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.4 | 5,599 ft | 65.5 | 6,746 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.9 | 4,843 ft | 49.9 | 5,760 ft ▲ |
| December | 26.7 | 4,223 ft | 38.0 | 4,983 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 KEKO
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,140 ft — the air behaves like 8,340 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,142 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 KEKO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Elko Regional reaches roughly 8,329 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 KEKO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,223 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,140 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,140 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Elko Regional?
5,140 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEKO (ICAO) / EKO (FAA), in Elko, Nevada.