Mojave, California · field elev 2,801 ft

Density Altitude at Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (KMHV)

From a field elevation of 2,801 ft, a typical July afternoon at Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,820 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,820 ft station: MOJAVE · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MOJAVE (1 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 45.3 2,574 ft 57.9 3,399 ft
February 47.6 2,727 ft 60.4 3,559 ft
March 53.4 3,107 ft 66.5 3,948 ft
April 58.4 3,431 ft 71.6 4,268 ft
May 67.0 3,979 ft 80.8 4,836 ft
June 77.2 4,615 ft 90.8 5,440 ft ▲
July 83.1 4,976 ft 97.2 5,820 ft ▲
August 82.2 4,921 ft 97.2 5,820 ft ▲
September 75.0 4,479 ft 89.5 5,362 ft ▲
October 63.9 3,783 ft 78.4 4,689 ft
November 52.4 3,042 ft 66.2 3,929 ft
December 44.2 2,501 ft 56.5 3,308 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 KMHV

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,808 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,808 ft caution

Field elevation 2,801 ft — the air behaves like 5,808 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
2,803 ft
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AIR DENSITY INDEX
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMHV in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field reaches roughly 5,820 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 KMHV on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,501 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,976 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,801 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field?

2,801 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMHV (ICAO) / MHV (FAA), in Mojave, California.