Colorado Springs, Colorado · field elev 6,878 ft
Density Altitude at Meadow Lake (KFLY)
Meadow Lake is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,878 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (81 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,783 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,905 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 | 29.2 | 6,548 ft | 42.5 | 7,421 ft ▲ |
| February | 30.8 | 6,654 ft | 44.1 | 7,524 ft ▲ |
| March | 37.9 | 7,122 ft | 51.3 | 7,983 ft ▲ |
| April | 44.0 | 7,517 ft | 57.0 | 8,340 ft ⚠ |
| May | 52.6 | 8,065 ft | 65.4 | 8,859 ft ⚠ |
| June | 62.9 | 8,706 ft | 76.2 | 9,510 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.0 | 9,017 ft | 80.8 | 9,783 ft ⚠ |
| August | 66.4 | 8,920 ft | 78.6 | 9,653 ft ⚠ |
| September | 59.4 | 8,490 ft | 72.0 | 9,259 ft ⚠ |
| October | 46.8 | 7,697 ft | 60.2 | 8,539 ft ⚠ |
| November | 37.2 | 7,076 ft | 50.1 | 7,907 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.0 | 6,535 ft | 41.8 | 7,376 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 KFLY
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,878 ft — the air behaves like 9,795 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,880 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 KFLY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Meadow Lake reaches roughly 9,783 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 KFLY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,535 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,017 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,878 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Meadow Lake?
6,878 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFLY (ICAO) / FLY (FAA), in Colorado Springs, Colorado.