Lordsburg, New Mexico · field elev 4,288 ft
Density Altitude at Lordsburg Municipal (KLSB)
From a field elevation of 4,288 ft, a typical June afternoon at Lordsburg Municipal (100 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,749 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 | 42.3 | 4,214 ft | 60.5 | 5,390 ft ▲ |
| February | 46.3 | 4,477 ft | 65.5 | 5,705 ft ▲ |
| March | 52.6 | 4,886 ft | 73.3 | 6,188 ft ▲ |
| April | 59.5 | 5,327 ft | 82.2 | 6,728 ft ▲ |
| May | 68.8 | 5,910 ft | 90.8 | 7,241 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.3 | 6,493 ft | 99.5 | 7,749 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.4 | 6,680 ft | 98.6 | 7,696 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.2 | 6,547 ft | 96.2 | 7,557 ft ▲ |
| September | 73.3 | 6,188 ft | 91.4 | 7,276 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.4 | 5,510 ft | 82.4 | 6,740 ft ▲ |
| November | 49.9 | 4,712 ft | 70.2 | 5,997 ft ▲ |
| December | 41.8 | 4,181 ft | 59.0 | 5,295 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 KLSB
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,288 ft — the air behaves like 7,777 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,290 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 KLSB in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 100 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lordsburg Municipal reaches roughly 7,749 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 KLSB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,181 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,680 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,288 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lordsburg Municipal?
4,288 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLSB (ICAO) / LSB (FAA), in Lordsburg, New Mexico.