Lamar, Colorado · field elev 3,705 ft
Density Altitude at Southeast Colorado Regional (KLAA)
From a field elevation of 3,705 ft, a typical July afternoon at Southeast Colorado Regional (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,806 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 | 30.7 | 2,712 ft | 47.4 | 3,830 ft |
| February | 34.5 | 2,970 ft | 51.5 | 4,097 ft |
| March | 44.4 | 3,632 ft | 62.3 | 4,790 ft |
| April | 52.8 | 4,182 ft | 70.1 | 5,279 ft ▲ |
| May | 62.9 | 4,828 ft | 80.1 | 5,893 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.9 | 5,514 ft | 90.9 | 6,541 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.9 | 5,820 ft | 95.4 | 6,806 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.5 | 5,674 ft | 92.6 | 6,642 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.2 | 5,161 ft | 85.7 | 6,231 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.6 | 4,233 ft | 71.9 | 5,391 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.1 | 3,413 ft | 58.7 | 4,561 ft |
| December | 30.9 | 2,725 ft | 47.4 | 3,830 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 KLAA
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,705 ft — the air behaves like 6,783 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,707 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 KLAA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Southeast Colorado Regional reaches roughly 6,806 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 KLAA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,712 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,820 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,705 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Southeast Colorado Regional?
3,705 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLAA (ICAO) / LAA (FAA), in Lamar, Colorado.