Los Alamos, New Mexico · field elev 7,171 ft
Density Altitude at Los Alamos (KLAM)
Los Alamos is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,171 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,237 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,066 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 | 30.4 | 6,990 ft | 40.3 | 7,639 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.1 | 7,235 ft | 44.5 | 7,910 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.5 | 7,717 ft | 53.4 | 8,474 ft ⚠ |
| April | 48.2 | 8,146 ft | 61.0 | 8,946 ft ⚠ |
| May | 57.2 | 8,711 ft | 70.2 | 9,506 ft ⚠ |
| June | 67.2 | 9,325 ft | 80.9 | 10,143 ft ⚠ |
| July | 69.6 | 9,470 ft | 82.5 | 10,237 ft ⚠ |
| August | 67.3 | 9,331 ft | 79.5 | 10,061 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.5 | 8,977 ft | 74.0 | 9,734 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.6 | 8,298 ft | 62.7 | 9,050 ft ⚠ |
| November | 39.1 | 7,561 ft | 50.1 | 8,266 ft ⚠ |
| December | 30.5 | 6,997 ft | 40.3 | 7,639 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 KLAM
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,171 ft — the air behaves like 10,266 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,173 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 KLAM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Los Alamos reaches roughly 10,237 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 KLAM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,990 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,470 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,171 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Los Alamos?
7,171 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLAM (ICAO) / LAM (FAA), in Los Alamos, New Mexico.