Ely, Nevada · field elev 6,260 ft
Density Altitude at Ely/Yelland Field (KELY)
Ely/Yelland Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,260 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,540 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,280 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 | 26.7 | 5,614 ft | 41.0 | 6,563 ft ▲ |
| February | 30.0 | 5,836 ft | 43.8 | 6,744 ft ▲ |
| March | 37.7 | 6,347 ft | 52.4 | 7,295 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.2 | 6,705 ft | 58.9 | 7,704 ft ▲ |
| May | 51.5 | 7,238 ft | 68.9 | 8,320 ft ⚠ |
| June | 61.3 | 7,853 ft | 81.1 | 9,053 ft ⚠ |
| July | 69.3 | 8,344 ft | 89.4 | 9,540 ft ⚠ |
| August | 67.5 | 8,235 ft | 87.3 | 9,418 ft ⚠ |
| September | 58.4 | 7,672 ft | 78.0 | 8,869 ft ⚠ |
| October | 46.4 | 6,912 ft | 64.5 | 8,051 ft ⚠ |
| November | 35.1 | 6,175 ft | 50.9 | 7,200 ft ▲ |
| December | 26.2 | 5,580 ft | 40.8 | 6,549 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 KELY
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,260 ft — the air behaves like 9,517 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,262 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 KELY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ely/Yelland Field reaches roughly 9,540 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 KELY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,580 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,344 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,260 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ely/Yelland Field?
6,260 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KELY (ICAO) / ELY (FAA), in Ely, Nevada.