El Paso, Texas · field elev 3,962 ft
Density Altitude at El Paso International (KELP)
From a field elevation of 3,962 ft, a typical June afternoon at El Paso International (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,216 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.5 | 4,088 ft | 58.6 | 4,870 ft |
| February | 51.5 | 4,414 ft | 64.1 | 5,218 ft ▲ |
| March | 58.7 | 4,876 ft | 71.9 | 5,704 ft ▲ |
| April | 66.6 | 5,375 ft | 80.0 | 6,200 ft ▲ |
| May | 75.4 | 5,919 ft | 88.7 | 6,722 ft ▲ |
| June | 83.9 | 6,435 ft | 97.1 | 7,216 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.4 | 6,465 ft | 95.8 | 7,140 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.9 | 6,375 ft | 94.0 | 7,035 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.9 | 6,011 ft | 88.3 | 6,698 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.7 | 5,381 ft | 79.4 | 6,163 ft ▲ |
| November | 54.5 | 4,608 ft | 67.0 | 5,400 ft ▲ |
| December | 46.1 | 4,062 ft | 57.8 | 4,819 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 KELP
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,962 ft — the air behaves like 7,210 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,964 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 KELP in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at El Paso International reaches roughly 7,216 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 KELP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,062 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,465 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,962 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of El Paso International?
3,962 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KELP (ICAO) / ELP (FAA), in El Paso, Texas.