Kingman, Arizona · field elev 3,449 ft
Density Altitude at Kingman (KIGM)
From a field elevation of 3,449 ft, a typical July afternoon at Kingman (99 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,690 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 | 44.2 | 3,303 ft | 57.4 | 4,163 ft |
| February | 47.0 | 3,488 ft | 60.6 | 4,368 ft |
| March | 52.7 | 3,860 ft | 67.4 | 4,798 ft |
| April | 59.1 | 4,272 ft | 74.8 | 5,257 ft ▲ |
| May | 68.8 | 4,885 ft | 84.9 | 5,872 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.7 | 5,497 ft | 95.1 | 6,479 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.3 | 5,836 ft | 98.7 | 6,690 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.1 | 5,764 ft | 97.2 | 6,603 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.6 | 5,307 ft | 90.9 | 6,231 ft ▲ |
| October | 63.6 | 4,558 ft | 78.9 | 5,509 ft ▲ |
| November | 51.3 | 3,769 ft | 66.1 | 4,716 ft |
| December | 42.9 | 3,216 ft | 55.7 | 4,054 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 KIGM
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,449 ft — the air behaves like 6,708 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,451 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 KIGM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 99 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kingman reaches roughly 6,690 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 KIGM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,216 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,836 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,449 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kingman?
3,449 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIGM (ICAO) / IGM (FAA), in Kingman, Arizona.