Richfield, Utah · field elev 5,318 ft
Density Altitude at Richfield Municipal (KRIF)
Richfield Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,318 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,462 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,144 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 | 29.0 | 4,600 ft | 41.0 | 5,401 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.5 | 4,970 ft | 47.3 | 5,811 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.4 | 5,492 ft | 57.5 | 6,463 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.8 | 5,844 ft | 64.0 | 6,870 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.2 | 6,381 ft | 73.2 | 7,436 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.6 | 6,969 ft | 84.6 | 8,120 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.0 | 7,363 ft | 90.4 | 8,462 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.3 | 7,259 ft | 88.4 | 8,344 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.8 | 6,733 ft | 80.7 | 7,888 ft ▲ |
| October | 49.9 | 5,979 ft | 67.7 | 7,099 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.3 | 5,223 ft | 53.2 | 6,190 ft ▲ |
| December | 28.6 | 4,573 ft | 41.0 | 5,401 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 KRIF
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,318 ft — the air behaves like 8,438 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,320 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 KRIF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Richfield Municipal reaches roughly 8,462 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 KRIF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,573 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,363 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,318 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Richfield Municipal?
5,318 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRIF (ICAO) / RIF (FAA), in Richfield, Utah.