Prescott, Arizona · field elev 5,045 ft
Density Altitude at Prescott Regional/Ernest A Love Field (KPRC)
Prescott Regional/Ernest A Love Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,045 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,126 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,081 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.7 | 4,978 ft | 53.3 | 5,861 ft ▲ |
| February | 42.3 | 5,149 ft | 56.0 | 6,033 ft ▲ |
| March | 47.8 | 5,508 ft | 62.1 | 6,418 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.5 | 5,874 ft | 68.5 | 6,815 ft ▲ |
| May | 62.0 | 6,412 ft | 77.2 | 7,346 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.7 | 7,012 ft | 87.8 | 7,979 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.5 | 7,304 ft | 90.3 | 8,126 ft ⚠ |
| August | 74.8 | 7,201 ft | 88.1 | 7,997 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.7 | 6,828 ft | 83.3 | 7,712 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.8 | 6,147 ft | 73.2 | 7,104 ft ▲ |
| November | 47.1 | 5,462 ft | 62.0 | 6,412 ft ▲ |
| December | 38.9 | 4,925 ft | 52.2 | 5,791 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 KPRC
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,045 ft — the air behaves like 8,109 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,047 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 KPRC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Prescott Regional/Ernest A Love Field reaches roughly 8,126 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 KPRC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,925 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,304 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,045 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Prescott Regional/Ernest A Love Field?
5,045 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPRC (ICAO) / PRC (FAA), in Prescott, Arizona.