Lovelock, Nevada · field elev 3,908 ft
Density Altitude at Derby Field (KLOL)
From a field elevation of 3,908 ft, a typical July afternoon at Derby Field (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,057 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 | 31.2 | 2,998 ft | 43.9 | 3,850 ft |
| February | 36.6 | 3,364 ft | 50.4 | 4,276 ft |
| March | 43.3 | 3,810 ft | 58.9 | 4,823 ft |
| April | 49.3 | 4,204 ft | 65.2 | 5,221 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.9 | 4,823 ft | 75.0 | 5,829 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.8 | 5,384 ft | 85.5 | 6,465 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.9 | 5,884 ft | 95.5 | 7,057 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.9 | 5,700 ft | 93.1 | 6,917 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.6 | 5,121 ft | 83.5 | 6,345 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.8 | 4,302 ft | 68.9 | 5,452 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.2 | 3,471 ft | 53.7 | 4,490 ft |
| December | 30.2 | 2,930 ft | 42.8 | 3,777 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 KLOL
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,908 ft — the air behaves like 7,087 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,910 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 KLOL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Derby Field reaches roughly 7,057 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 KLOL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,930 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,884 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,908 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Derby Field?
3,908 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLOL (ICAO) / LOL (FAA), in Lovelock, Nevada.