Springerville, Arizona · field elev 7,055 ft
Density Altitude at Springerville Municipal (KJTC)
Springerville Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,055 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,266 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,211 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 | 33.1 | 7,026 ft | 50.2 | 8,130 ft ⚠ |
| February | 36.8 | 7,269 ft | 54.3 | 8,388 ft ⚠ |
| March | 42.1 | 7,613 ft | 60.8 | 8,792 ft ⚠ |
| April | 48.4 | 8,016 ft | 67.9 | 9,226 ft ⚠ |
| May | 56.0 | 8,494 ft | 75.8 | 9,701 ft ⚠ |
| June | 64.6 | 9,025 ft | 84.8 | 10,231 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.7 | 9,275 ft | 85.4 | 10,266 ft ⚠ |
| August | 66.6 | 9,147 ft | 82.6 | 10,103 ft ⚠ |
| September | 60.9 | 8,798 ft | 78.7 | 9,873 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.9 | 8,174 ft | 70.3 | 9,371 ft ⚠ |
| November | 40.7 | 7,522 ft | 59.6 | 8,718 ft ⚠ |
| December | 33.1 | 7,026 ft | 50.3 | 8,136 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 KJTC
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,055 ft — the air behaves like 10,243 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,057 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KJTC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Springerville Municipal reaches roughly 10,266 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 KJTC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,026 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,275 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,055 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Springerville Municipal?
7,055 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJTC (ICAO) / JTC (FAA), in Springerville, Arizona.