Marana, Arizona · field elev 1,893 ft
Density Altitude at Pinal Airpark (KMZJ)
From a field elevation of 1,893 ft, a typical July afternoon at Pinal Airpark (104 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,145 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 | 53.8 | 2,013 ft | 66.7 | 2,847 ft |
| February | 56.9 | 2,216 ft | 70.6 | 3,094 ft |
| March | 63.0 | 2,610 ft | 77.9 | 3,550 ft |
| April | 69.9 | 3,050 ft | 85.8 | 4,036 ft |
| May | 78.7 | 3,600 ft | 94.6 | 4,566 ft |
| June | 88.1 | 4,175 ft | 103.7 | 5,104 ft ▲ |
| July | 91.2 | 4,362 ft | 104.4 | 5,145 ft ▲ |
| August | 90.1 | 4,296 ft | 102.6 | 5,040 ft ▲ |
| September | 85.3 | 4,005 ft | 98.6 | 4,804 ft |
| October | 74.5 | 3,339 ft | 88.7 | 4,212 ft |
| November | 62.5 | 2,578 ft | 76.4 | 3,457 ft |
| December | 52.8 | 1,948 ft | 65.6 | 2,777 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 KMZJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 1,893 ft — the air behaves like 5,122 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,894 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 KMZJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 104 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pinal Airpark reaches roughly 5,145 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 KMZJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,948 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,362 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,893 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pinal Airpark?
1,893 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMZJ (ICAO) / MZJ (FAA), in Marana, Arizona.