Wendover, Utah · field elev 4,237 ft
Density Altitude at Wendover (KENV)
From a field elevation of 4,237 ft, a typical July afternoon at Wendover (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,279 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 | 27.3 | 3,141 ft | 35.1 | 3,671 ft |
| February | 33.9 | 3,590 ft | 42.5 | 4,164 ft |
| March | 43.4 | 4,224 ft | 54.0 | 4,914 ft |
| April | 51.0 | 4,720 ft | 61.5 | 5,391 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.9 | 5,353 ft | 71.8 | 6,033 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.1 | 5,990 ft | 83.1 | 6,721 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.9 | 6,528 ft | 92.5 | 7,279 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.4 | 6,376 ft | 90.3 | 7,149 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.2 | 5,686 ft | 78.2 | 6,425 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.7 | 4,765 ft | 62.4 | 5,448 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.4 | 3,825 ft | 46.5 | 4,427 ft |
| December | 27.6 | 3,161 ft | 35.5 | 3,698 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 KENV
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,237 ft — the air behaves like 7,308 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,239 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 KENV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wendover reaches roughly 7,279 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 KENV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,141 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,528 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,237 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wendover?
4,237 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KENV (ICAO) / ENV (FAA), in Wendover, Utah.