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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 213 ft — the air behaves like 3,268 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 214 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 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.