Oxnard, California · field elev 45 ft

Density Altitude at Oxnard (KOXR)

Oxnard sits at 45 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (74 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,012 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈1,012 ft station: OXNARD VENTURA CO AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at OXNARD VENTURA CO AP (0 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 56.0 −124 ft 65.9 524 ft
February 56.6 −85 ft 65.4 492 ft
March 57.4 −32 ft 65.6 505 ft
April 58.5 41 ft 66.6 570 ft
May 61.2 218 ft 68.0 660 ft
June 63.7 381 ft 69.5 756 ft
July 66.7 576 ft 72.9 974 ft
August 67.1 602 ft 73.5 1,012 ft
September 66.6 570 ft 73.5 1,012 ft
October 64.5 433 ft 73.5 1,012 ft
November 60.1 146 ft 70.0 789 ft
December 56.4 −98 ft 65.9 524 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 KOXR

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,044 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,044 ft

Field elevation 45 ft — the air behaves like 1,044 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KOXR in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 74 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oxnard reaches roughly 1,012 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 KOXR on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −124 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 602 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 45 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Oxnard?

45 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOXR (ICAO) / OXR (FAA), in Oxnard, California.