Limon, Colorado · field elev 5,374 ft
Density Altitude at Limon Municipal (KLIC)
Limon Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,374 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,342 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,968 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 | 26.5 | 4,500 ft | 42.7 | 5,581 ft ▲ |
| February | 28.2 | 4,616 ft | 43.9 | 5,659 ft ▲ |
| March | 37.3 | 5,226 ft | 53.9 | 6,304 ft ▲ |
| April | 44.3 | 5,686 ft | 60.5 | 6,720 ft ▲ |
| May | 53.9 | 6,304 ft | 69.8 | 7,296 ft ▲ |
| June | 64.3 | 6,957 ft | 81.1 | 7,980 ft ▲ |
| July | 70.4 | 7,333 ft | 87.2 | 8,342 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.5 | 7,217 ft | 84.5 | 8,182 ft ⚠ |
| September | 59.9 | 6,683 ft | 77.1 | 7,740 ft ▲ |
| October | 46.7 | 5,841 ft | 64.1 | 6,945 ft ▲ |
| November | 34.9 | 5,066 ft | 51.9 | 6,176 ft ▲ |
| December | 26.1 | 4,473 ft | 42.3 | 5,555 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 KLIC
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,374 ft — the air behaves like 8,330 ft.
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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 KLIC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Limon Municipal reaches roughly 8,342 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 KLIC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,473 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,333 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,374 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Limon Municipal?
5,374 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLIC (ICAO) / LIC (FAA), in Limon, Colorado.