Heber, Utah · field elev 5,637 ft
Density Altitude at Heber Valley (KHCR)
Heber Valley is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,637 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,794 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,157 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 | 24.5 | 4,691 ft | 36.5 | 5,498 ft ▲ |
| February | 28.5 | 4,963 ft | 41.3 | 5,814 ft ▲ |
| March | 38.2 | 5,610 ft | 52.7 | 6,550 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.6 | 6,094 ft | 61.4 | 7,098 ft ▲ |
| May | 53.7 | 6,613 ft | 71.2 | 7,702 ft ▲ |
| June | 61.9 | 7,129 ft | 81.6 | 8,328 ft ⚠ |
| July | 69.5 | 7,598 ft | 89.5 | 8,794 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.0 | 7,506 ft | 87.5 | 8,677 ft ⚠ |
| September | 59.3 | 6,967 ft | 78.6 | 8,149 ft ⚠ |
| October | 48.1 | 6,255 ft | 65.5 | 7,352 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.7 | 5,445 ft | 49.6 | 6,352 ft ▲ |
| December | 25.6 | 4,766 ft | 37.0 | 5,531 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 KHCR
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,637 ft — the air behaves like 8,823 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,639 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
Nearby Utah fields
- KPVU — Provo Municipal
Provo · elev 4,497 ft
- KSPK — Spanish Fork Municipal/Woodhouse Field
Spanish Fork · elev 4,530 ft
- KSVR — South Valley Regional
Salt Lake City · elev 4,606 ft
- KSLC — Salt Lake City International
Salt Lake City · elev 4,231 ft
- KBTF — Skypark
Bountiful · elev 4,237 ft
- UT9 — West Desert Airpark
Fairfield · elev 4,886 ft
- KTVY — Bolinder Field/Tooele Valley
Tooele · elev 4,321 ft
- 42U — Morgan County
Morgan · elev 5,020 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KHCR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Heber Valley reaches roughly 8,794 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 KHCR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,691 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,598 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,637 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Heber Valley?
5,637 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHCR (ICAO) / HCR (FAA), in Heber, Utah.