Fallon, Nevada · field elev 3,966 ft
Density Altitude at Fallon Municipal (KFLX)
From a field elevation of 3,966 ft, a typical July afternoon at Fallon Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,051 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 | 33.0 | 3,193 ft | 46.0 | 4,060 ft |
| February | 37.8 | 3,516 ft | 52.4 | 4,477 ft |
| March | 44.6 | 3,968 ft | 60.7 | 5,008 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.8 | 4,308 ft | 66.1 | 5,349 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.4 | 4,862 ft | 74.8 | 5,888 ft ▲ |
| June | 66.9 | 5,399 ft | 85.1 | 6,512 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.7 | 5,881 ft | 94.2 | 7,051 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.0 | 5,715 ft | 91.8 | 6,910 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.6 | 5,192 ft | 83.3 | 6,404 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.9 | 4,445 ft | 69.8 | 5,579 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.2 | 3,676 ft | 55.9 | 4,702 ft |
| December | 32.1 | 3,131 ft | 45.2 | 4,007 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 KFLX
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,966 ft — the air behaves like 7,040 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,968 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 KFLX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fallon Municipal reaches roughly 7,051 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 KFLX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,131 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,881 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,966 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fallon Municipal?
3,966 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFLX (ICAO) / FLX (FAA), in Fallon, Nevada.