Montrose, Colorado · field elev 5,759 ft
Density Altitude at Montrose Regional (KMTJ)
Montrose Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,759 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,971 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,212 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 | 27.2 | 5,026 ft | 38.5 | 5,781 ft ▲ |
| February | 33.7 | 5,463 ft | 45.3 | 6,225 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.1 | 6,017 ft | 55.4 | 6,871 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.2 | 6,476 ft | 63.2 | 7,359 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.6 | 7,072 ft | 73.7 | 8,002 ft ⚠ |
| June | 68.7 | 7,698 ft | 85.5 | 8,707 ft ⚠ |
| July | 74.0 | 8,020 ft | 90.0 | 8,971 ft ⚠ |
| August | 71.4 | 7,863 ft | 86.7 | 8,778 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.2 | 7,359 ft | 78.6 | 8,297 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.7 | 6,572 ft | 65.2 | 7,483 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.1 | 5,754 ft | 50.9 | 6,585 ft ▲ |
| December | 27.3 | 5,033 ft | 38.6 | 5,787 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 KMTJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,759 ft — the air behaves like 8,971 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,761 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 KMTJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Montrose Regional reaches roughly 8,971 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 KMTJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,026 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,020 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,759 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Montrose Regional?
5,759 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMTJ (ICAO) / MTJ (FAA), in Montrose, Colorado.