Winslow, Arizona · field elev 4,941 ft
Density Altitude at Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (KINW)
Winslow-Lindbergh Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,941 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (95 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,252 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,311 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 | 35.9 | 4,597 ft | 49.8 | 5,509 ft ▲ |
| February | 41.0 | 4,935 ft | 56.2 | 5,919 ft ▲ |
| March | 48.2 | 5,405 ft | 64.5 | 6,441 ft ▲ |
| April | 54.9 | 5,836 ft | 71.9 | 6,898 ft ▲ |
| May | 63.7 | 6,391 ft | 81.2 | 7,461 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.8 | 7,014 ft | 92.3 | 8,118 ft ⚠ |
| July | 79.1 | 7,335 ft | 94.6 | 8,252 ft ⚠ |
| August | 77.1 | 7,214 ft | 91.7 | 8,082 ft ⚠ |
| September | 69.7 | 6,763 ft | 85.6 | 7,723 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.1 | 5,976 ft | 73.8 | 7,014 ft ▲ |
| November | 44.6 | 5,171 ft | 60.3 | 6,178 ft ▲ |
| December | 35.2 | 4,550 ft | 48.7 | 5,438 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 KINW
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,941 ft — the air behaves like 8,275 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,943 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 KINW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winslow-Lindbergh Regional reaches roughly 8,252 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 KINW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,550 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,335 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,941 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Winslow-Lindbergh Regional?
4,941 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KINW (ICAO) / INW (FAA), in Winslow, Arizona.