Inyokern, California · field elev 2,457 ft
Density Altitude at Inyokern (KIYK)
From a field elevation of 2,457 ft, a typical July afternoon at Inyokern (102 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,691 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 | 46.8 | 2,248 ft | 60.2 | 3,124 ft |
| February | 50.1 | 2,467 ft | 64.5 | 3,399 ft |
| March | 56.7 | 2,898 ft | 71.7 | 3,853 ft |
| April | 62.3 | 3,259 ft | 77.3 | 4,202 ft |
| May | 70.2 | 3,759 ft | 86.2 | 4,746 ft |
| June | 79.5 | 4,337 ft | 96.1 | 5,339 ft ▲ |
| July | 85.3 | 4,691 ft | 102.1 | 5,691 ft ▲ |
| August | 84.0 | 4,612 ft | 101.0 | 5,627 ft ▲ |
| September | 77.1 | 4,189 ft | 94.3 | 5,232 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.5 | 3,526 ft | 82.9 | 4,545 ft |
| November | 53.9 | 2,716 ft | 68.4 | 3,646 ft |
| December | 45.3 | 2,148 ft | 59.1 | 3,053 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 KIYK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,457 ft — the air behaves like 5,686 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,458 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 KIYK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 102 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Inyokern reaches roughly 5,691 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 KIYK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,148 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,691 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,457 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Inyokern?
2,457 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIYK (ICAO) / IYK (FAA), in Inyokern, California.