Las Vegas, New Mexico · field elev 6,877 ft
Density Altitude at Las Vegas Municipal (KLVS)
Las Vegas Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,877 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (84 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,940 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,063 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 | 33.1 | 6,806 ft | 46.7 | 7,689 ft ▲ |
| February | 35.4 | 6,957 ft | 49.4 | 7,861 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.4 | 7,348 ft | 56.3 | 8,296 ft ⚠ |
| April | 47.8 | 7,759 ft | 63.1 | 8,717 ft ⚠ |
| May | 56.5 | 8,308 ft | 72.0 | 9,258 ft ⚠ |
| June | 65.8 | 8,882 ft | 82.0 | 9,852 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.8 | 9,065 ft | 83.5 | 9,940 ft ⚠ |
| August | 67.1 | 8,961 ft | 81.3 | 9,811 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.2 | 8,600 ft | 76.0 | 9,497 ft ⚠ |
| October | 51.0 | 7,963 ft | 65.9 | 8,888 ft ⚠ |
| November | 40.6 | 7,297 ft | 55.1 | 8,221 ft ⚠ |
| December | 33.0 | 6,799 ft | 46.4 | 7,670 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 KLVS
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,877 ft — the air behaves like 9,970 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,879 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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Santa Fe · elev 6,349 ft
- KAXX — Angel Fire
Angel Fire · elev 8,380 ft
- S42 — Springer Municipal
Springer · elev 5,894 ft
- E14 — Ohkay Owingeh
Espanola · elev 5,760 ft
- KSXU — Santa Rosa Route 66
Santa Rosa · elev 4,791 ft
- E89 — Conchas Lake
Conchas Dam · elev 4,232 ft
- KSKX — Taos Regional
Taos · elev 7,095 ft
- KLAM — Los Alamos
Los Alamos · elev 7,171 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KLVS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Las Vegas Municipal reaches roughly 9,940 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 KLVS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,799 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,065 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,877 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Las Vegas Municipal?
6,877 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLVS (ICAO) / LVS (FAA), in Las Vegas, New Mexico.