Wells, Nevada · field elev 5,769 ft
Density Altitude at Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (KLWL)
Wells Municipal/Harriet Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,769 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,854 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,085 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 | 23.8 | 4,807 ft | 35.8 | 5,615 ft ▲ |
| February | 28.2 | 5,106 ft | 39.4 | 5,852 ft ▲ |
| March | 36.6 | 5,668 ft | 49.7 | 6,520 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.5 | 6,055 ft | 56.9 | 6,978 ft ▲ |
| May | 50.9 | 6,597 ft | 66.6 | 7,581 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.4 | 7,134 ft | 77.3 | 8,231 ft ⚠ |
| July | 68.8 | 7,716 ft | 87.8 | 8,854 ft ⚠ |
| August | 66.7 | 7,587 ft | 85.7 | 8,731 ft ⚠ |
| September | 57.3 | 7,003 ft | 75.8 | 8,141 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.9 | 6,211 ft | 61.9 | 7,290 ft ▲ |
| November | 33.5 | 5,462 ft | 47.2 | 6,360 ft ▲ |
| December | 24.7 | 4,869 ft | 37.0 | 5,694 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 KLWL
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,769 ft — the air behaves like 8,866 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,771 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 KLWL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wells Municipal/Harriet Field reaches roughly 8,854 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 KLWL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,807 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,716 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,769 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wells Municipal/Harriet Field?
5,769 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLWL (ICAO) / LWL (FAA), in Wells, Nevada.