Provo, Utah · field elev 4,497 ft
Density Altitude at Provo Municipal (KPVU)
From a field elevation of 4,497 ft, a typical July afternoon at Provo Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,593 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 | 28.9 | 3,574 ft | 37.5 | 4,154 ft |
| February | 35.1 | 3,993 ft | 44.6 | 4,624 ft |
| March | 44.4 | 4,610 ft | 55.5 | 5,329 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.7 | 5,085 ft | 64.0 | 5,867 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.0 | 5,678 ft | 73.9 | 6,479 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.2 | 6,314 ft | 85.7 | 7,191 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.2 | 6,741 ft | 92.5 | 7,593 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.0 | 6,607 ft | 89.6 | 7,423 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.1 | 5,998 ft | 80.0 | 6,850 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.7 | 5,150 ft | 65.3 | 5,948 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.6 | 4,294 ft | 49.4 | 4,937 ft |
| December | 30.1 | 3,655 ft | 38.2 | 4,200 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 KPVU
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,497 ft — the air behaves like 7,622 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,499 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 KPVU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Provo Municipal reaches roughly 7,593 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 KPVU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,574 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,741 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,497 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Provo Municipal?
4,497 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPVU (ICAO) / PVU (FAA), in Provo, Utah.