Flagstaff, Arizona · field elev 7,015 ft

Density Altitude at Flagstaff Pulliam (KFLG)

Flagstaff Pulliam is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,015 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (82 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,019 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,004 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈10,019 ft station: FLAGSTAFF PULLIAM AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FLAGSTAFF PULLIAM AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 30.5 6,804 ft 43.4 7,647 ft ▲
February 32.6 6,943 ft 45.7 7,795 ft ▲
March 38.0 7,298 ft 52.2 8,207 ft ⚠
April 43.7 7,667 ft 59.2 8,644 ft ⚠
May 51.3 8,151 ft 68.1 9,190 ft ⚠
June 60.8 8,743 ft 79.1 9,848 ft ⚠
July 66.7 9,105 ft 82.0 10,019 ft ⚠
August 64.9 8,995 ft 79.3 9,860 ft ⚠
September 58.3 8,589 ft 74.1 9,551 ft ⚠
October 47.6 7,916 ft 63.6 8,916 ft ⚠
November 37.5 7,265 ft 52.1 8,201 ft ⚠
December 30.0 6,771 ft 43.0 7,622 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 KFLG

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 10,019 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 10,019 ft high DA

Field elevation 7,015 ft — the air behaves like 10,019 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
7,017 ft
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RULE-OF-THUMB DA
AIR DENSITY INDEX
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KFLG in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Flagstaff Pulliam reaches roughly 10,019 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 KFLG on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,771 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,105 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,015 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Flagstaff Pulliam?

7,015 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFLG (ICAO) / FLG (FAA), in Flagstaff, Arizona.