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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,015 ft — the air behaves like 10,019 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,017 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 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.