Window Rock, Arizona · field elev 6,742 ft
Density Altitude at Window Rock (KRQE)
Window Rock is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,742 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,063 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,321 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 | 29.9 | 6,426 ft | 45.3 | 7,434 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.2 | 6,711 ft | 49.2 | 7,683 ft ▲ |
| March | 40.7 | 7,137 ft | 57.5 | 8,205 ft ⚠ |
| April | 46.8 | 7,530 ft | 64.8 | 8,656 ft ⚠ |
| May | 55.1 | 8,055 ft | 74.1 | 9,220 ft ⚠ |
| June | 65.2 | 8,681 ft | 85.4 | 9,889 ft ⚠ |
| July | 71.5 | 9,064 ft | 88.4 | 10,063 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.5 | 8,882 ft | 84.6 | 9,842 ft ⚠ |
| September | 60.8 | 8,410 ft | 78.9 | 9,506 ft ⚠ |
| October | 49.2 | 7,683 ft | 67.8 | 8,840 ft ⚠ |
| November | 38.6 | 7,000 ft | 56.3 | 8,131 ft ⚠ |
| December | 29.7 | 6,413 ft | 45.6 | 7,453 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 KRQE
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,742 ft — the air behaves like 10,040 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,744 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 KRQE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Window Rock reaches roughly 10,063 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 KRQE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,413 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,064 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,742 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Window Rock?
6,742 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRQE (ICAO) / RQE (FAA), in Window Rock, Arizona.