Hanksville, Utah · field elev 4,454 ft
Density Altitude at Hanksville (KHVE)
From a field elevation of 4,454 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hanksville (99 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,902 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 | 29.1 | 3,534 ft | 43.1 | 4,472 ft |
| February | 36.2 | 4,014 ft | 51.2 | 5,000 ft ▲ |
| March | 46.4 | 4,688 ft | 63.8 | 5,801 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.1 | 5,122 ft | 70.8 | 6,236 ft ▲ |
| May | 62.8 | 5,739 ft | 81.1 | 6,864 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.1 | 6,378 ft | 93.4 | 7,594 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.8 | 6,785 ft | 98.7 | 7,902 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.8 | 6,604 ft | 95.2 | 7,699 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.1 | 6,007 ft | 86.3 | 7,175 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.3 | 5,135 ft | 71.5 | 6,280 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.7 | 4,247 ft | 55.7 | 5,289 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.0 | 3,527 ft | 42.9 | 4,459 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 KHVE
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,454 ft — the air behaves like 7,920 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,456 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 KHVE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 99 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hanksville reaches roughly 7,902 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 KHVE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,527 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,785 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,454 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hanksville?
4,454 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHVE (ICAO) / HVE (FAA), in Hanksville, Utah.