Minden, Nevada · field elev 4,724 ft
Density Altitude at Minden-Tahoe (KMEV)
From a field elevation of 4,724 ft, a typical July afternoon at Minden-Tahoe (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,791 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 | 32.8 | 4,120 ft | 46.6 | 5,034 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.7 | 4,381 ft | 51.4 | 5,345 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.5 | 4,766 ft | 58.2 | 5,779 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.1 | 5,067 ft | 63.8 | 6,132 ft ▲ |
| May | 55.2 | 5,589 ft | 72.6 | 6,676 ft ▲ |
| June | 63.1 | 6,088 ft | 82.6 | 7,281 ft ▲ |
| July | 70.1 | 6,523 ft | 91.2 | 7,791 ft ▲ |
| August | 68.5 | 6,424 ft | 90.3 | 7,738 ft ▲ |
| September | 61.8 | 6,006 ft | 83.4 | 7,329 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.1 | 5,326 ft | 71.2 | 6,590 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.8 | 4,588 ft | 56.8 | 5,691 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.2 | 4,079 ft | 45.8 | 4,982 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 KMEV
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,724 ft — the air behaves like 7,779 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,726 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 KMEV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Minden-Tahoe reaches roughly 7,791 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 KMEV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,079 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,523 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,724 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Minden-Tahoe?
4,724 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMEV (ICAO) / MEV (FAA), in Minden, Nevada.