Reno, Nevada · field elev 4,415 ft
Density Altitude at Reno/Tahoe International (KRNO)
From a field elevation of 4,415 ft, a typical July afternoon at Reno/Tahoe International (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,576 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 | 36.9 | 4,012 ft | 47.7 | 4,725 ft |
| February | 40.6 | 4,259 ft | 52.1 | 5,010 ft ▲ |
| March | 46.6 | 4,653 ft | 59.2 | 5,464 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.6 | 4,978 ft | 64.7 | 5,810 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.3 | 5,533 ft | 74.1 | 6,392 ft ▲ |
| June | 69.2 | 6,090 ft | 84.6 | 7,026 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.2 | 6,581 ft | 93.9 | 7,576 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.1 | 6,453 ft | 92.1 | 7,471 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.0 | 5,954 ft | 83.8 | 6,979 ft ▲ |
| October | 55.1 | 5,203 ft | 70.4 | 6,164 ft ▲ |
| November | 43.8 | 4,470 ft | 56.7 | 5,305 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.2 | 3,965 ft | 46.7 | 4,660 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 KRNO
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,415 ft — the air behaves like 7,582 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,417 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 KRNO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Reno/Tahoe International reaches roughly 7,576 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 KRNO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,965 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,581 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,415 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Reno/Tahoe International?
4,415 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRNO (ICAO) / RNO (FAA), in Reno, Nevada.