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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,801 ft — the air behaves like 5,808 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,803 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 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.