Del Norte, Colorado · field elev 7,955 ft
Density Altitude at Astronaut Kent Rominger (KRCV)
Astronaut Kent Rominger is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,955 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (81 °F) pushes density altitude to about 11,067 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,112 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 | 20.9 | 7,326 ft | 34.6 | 8,235 ft ⚠ |
| February | 26.6 | 7,708 ft | 40.2 | 8,597 ft ⚠ |
| March | 36.1 | 8,332 ft | 51.5 | 9,314 ft ⚠ |
| April | 43.3 | 8,796 ft | 59.4 | 9,803 ft ⚠ |
| May | 52.1 | 9,351 ft | 68.1 | 10,332 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.6 | 9,877 ft | 77.6 | 10,897 ft ⚠ |
| July | 65.0 | 10,145 ft | 80.5 | 11,067 ft ⚠ |
| August | 63.5 | 10,054 ft | 78.5 | 10,950 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.6 | 9,631 ft | 73.0 | 10,625 ft ⚠ |
| October | 46.2 | 8,980 ft | 62.7 | 10,005 ft ⚠ |
| November | 33.1 | 8,137 ft | 48.6 | 9,132 ft ⚠ |
| December | 22.6 | 7,440 ft | 36.4 | 8,352 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 KRCV
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,955 ft — the air behaves like 11,096 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 KRCV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Astronaut Kent Rominger reaches roughly 11,067 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 KRCV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,326 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 10,145 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,955 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Astronaut Kent Rominger?
7,955 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRCV (ICAO) / RCV (FAA), in Del Norte, Colorado.