Monte Vista, Colorado · field elev 7,611 ft
Density Altitude at Monte Vista Municipal (KMVI)
Monte Vista Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,611 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (79 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,569 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,958 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 | 15.2 | 6,510 ft | 33.7 | 7,752 ft ▲ |
| February | 21.7 | 6,953 ft | 39.1 | 8,103 ft ⚠ |
| March | 33.1 | 7,712 ft | 51.1 | 8,868 ft ⚠ |
| April | 41.1 | 8,232 ft | 59.4 | 9,384 ft ⚠ |
| May | 49.7 | 8,780 ft | 67.0 | 9,848 ft ⚠ |
| June | 58.1 | 9,304 ft | 76.6 | 10,422 ft ⚠ |
| July | 62.4 | 9,568 ft | 79.1 | 10,569 ft ⚠ |
| August | 60.5 | 9,452 ft | 77.1 | 10,451 ft ⚠ |
| September | 53.9 | 9,043 ft | 71.8 | 10,136 ft ⚠ |
| October | 42.7 | 8,335 ft | 61.6 | 9,519 ft ⚠ |
| November | 29.6 | 7,481 ft | 48.2 | 8,685 ft ⚠ |
| December | 17.0 | 6,633 ft | 35.0 | 7,837 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 KMVI
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,611 ft — the air behaves like 10,563 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,613 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KMVI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Monte Vista Municipal reaches roughly 10,569 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 KMVI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,510 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,568 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,611 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Monte Vista Municipal?
7,611 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMVI (ICAO) / MVI (FAA), in Monte Vista, Colorado.