Yuma, Arizona · field elev 213 ft

Density Altitude at Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (KNYL)

Yuma Mcas/Yuma International sits at 213 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (107 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,250 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,250 ft station: YUMA MCAS · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at YUMA MCAS (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 58.8 268 ft 69.8 982 ft
February 61.9 471 ft 73.4 1,212 ft
March 67.6 841 ft 80.2 1,641 ft
April 73.1 1,193 ft 86.4 2,026 ft
May 80.6 1,666 ft 94.3 2,509 ft
June 89.1 2,192 ft 103.3 3,049 ft
July 94.6 2,527 ft 106.7 3,250 ft
August 94.8 2,539 ft 106.4 3,232 ft
September 89.5 2,216 ft 101.4 2,936 ft
October 78.0 1,503 ft 90.2 2,259 ft
November 66.1 744 ft 77.7 1,484 ft
December 57.3 169 ft 67.8 854 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 KNYL

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,268 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,268 ft

Field elevation 213 ft — the air behaves like 3,268 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KNYL in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 107 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Yuma Mcas/Yuma International reaches roughly 3,250 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 KNYL on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 169 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,539 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 213 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Yuma Mcas/Yuma International?

213 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KNYL (ICAO) / NYL (FAA), in Yuma, Arizona.