Santa Ynez, California · field elev 674 ft
Density Altitude at Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (KIZA)
Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field sits at 674 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,003 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.7 | 301 ft | 67.2 | 1,382 ft |
| February | 51.8 | 375 ft | 68.1 | 1,440 ft |
| March | 54.5 | 554 ft | 71.2 | 1,638 ft |
| April | 57.5 | 752 ft | 75.7 | 1,922 ft |
| May | 61.3 | 1,000 ft | 79.8 | 2,179 ft |
| June | 65.8 | 1,292 ft | 86.2 | 2,576 ft |
| July | 69.9 | 1,555 ft | 92.1 | 2,936 ft |
| August | 70.9 | 1,618 ft | 93.2 | 3,003 ft |
| September | 68.6 | 1,472 ft | 90.6 | 2,845 ft |
| October | 63.6 | 1,150 ft | 84.2 | 2,452 ft |
| November | 56.4 | 679 ft | 74.8 | 1,866 ft |
| December | 50.1 | 261 ft | 66.8 | 1,356 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 KIZA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 674 ft — the air behaves like 2,990 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 675 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 KIZA in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field reaches roughly 3,003 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 KIZA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 261 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,618 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 674 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field?
674 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIZA (ICAO) / IZA (FAA), in Santa Ynez, California.