Nogales, Arizona · field elev 3,955 ft
Density Altitude at Nogales International (KOLS)
From a field elevation of 3,955 ft, a typical June afternoon at Nogales International (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,196 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 | 50.0 | 4,308 ft | 65.8 | 5,316 ft ▲ |
| February | 51.7 | 4,418 ft | 67.6 | 5,429 ft ▲ |
| March | 56.8 | 4,747 ft | 73.3 | 5,782 ft ▲ |
| April | 61.9 | 5,071 ft | 79.4 | 6,155 ft ▲ |
| May | 69.9 | 5,572 ft | 87.7 | 6,654 ft ▲ |
| June | 79.6 | 6,167 ft | 96.9 | 7,196 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.5 | 6,221 ft | 94.1 | 7,032 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.9 | 6,124 ft | 92.2 | 6,920 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.4 | 5,911 ft | 90.3 | 6,808 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.3 | 5,348 ft | 83.1 | 6,378 ft ▲ |
| November | 56.7 | 4,740 ft | 73.3 | 5,782 ft ▲ |
| December | 49.4 | 4,269 ft | 64.9 | 5,260 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 KOLS
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,955 ft — the air behaves like 7,202 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,957 ft
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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 KOLS in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nogales International reaches roughly 7,196 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 KOLS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,269 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,221 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,955 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Nogales International?
3,955 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOLS (ICAO) / OLS (FAA), in Nogales, Arizona.