Las Vegas, Nevada · field elev 2,491 ft
Density Altitude at Henderson Exec (KHND)
From a field elevation of 2,491 ft, a typical July afternoon at Henderson Exec (106 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,948 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 | 48.3 | 2,390 ft | 59.0 | 3,088 ft |
| February | 52.5 | 2,666 ft | 63.5 | 3,377 ft |
| March | 59.9 | 3,146 ft | 71.8 | 3,901 ft |
| April | 66.7 | 3,580 ft | 79.6 | 4,385 ft |
| May | 76.4 | 4,187 ft | 89.6 | 4,992 ft |
| June | 87.1 | 4,842 ft | 100.9 | 5,662 ft ▲ |
| July | 92.7 | 5,178 ft | 105.8 | 5,948 ft ▲ |
| August | 91.2 | 5,088 ft | 104.1 | 5,849 ft ▲ |
| September | 82.6 | 4,568 ft | 96.0 | 5,374 ft ▲ |
| October | 69.3 | 3,744 ft | 82.0 | 4,532 ft |
| November | 55.9 | 2,888 ft | 67.4 | 3,625 ft |
| December | 47.2 | 2,317 ft | 57.2 | 2,972 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 KHND
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,491 ft — the air behaves like 5,959 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,493 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 KHND in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 106 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Henderson Exec reaches roughly 5,948 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 KHND on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,317 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,178 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,491 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Henderson Exec?
2,491 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHND (ICAO) / HND (FAA), in Las Vegas, Nevada.