La Junta, Colorado · field elev 4,229 ft
Density Altitude at La Junta Municipal (KLHX)
From a field elevation of 4,229 ft, a typical July afternoon at La Junta Municipal (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,387 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 | 32.3 | 3,472 ft | 46.5 | 4,417 ft |
| February | 35.9 | 3,715 ft | 50.5 | 4,678 ft |
| March | 45.5 | 4,352 ft | 61.3 | 5,369 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.2 | 4,852 ft | 68.8 | 5,838 ft ▲ |
| May | 63.4 | 5,501 ft | 78.8 | 6,452 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.2 | 6,171 ft | 90.0 | 7,122 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.1 | 6,470 ft | 94.5 | 7,387 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.8 | 6,330 ft | 91.8 | 7,228 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.6 | 5,826 ft | 84.3 | 6,783 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.6 | 4,942 ft | 70.5 | 5,943 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.8 | 4,108 ft | 56.9 | 5,089 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.3 | 3,472 ft | 46.2 | 4,398 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 KLHX
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,229 ft — the air behaves like 7,416 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,231 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 KLHX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at La Junta Municipal reaches roughly 7,387 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 KLHX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,472 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,470 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,229 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of La Junta Municipal?
4,229 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLHX (ICAO) / LHX (FAA), in La Junta, Colorado.