Raton, New Mexico · field elev 6,352 ft
Density Altitude at Raton Municipal/Crews Field (KRTN)
Raton Municipal/Crews Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,352 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,500 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,148 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 | 30.5 | 5,983 ft | 46.7 | 7,044 ft ▲ |
| February | 33.7 | 6,196 ft | 49.9 | 7,249 ft ▲ |
| March | 40.4 | 6,637 ft | 57.7 | 7,741 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.1 | 7,134 ft | 65.2 | 8,206 ft ⚠ |
| May | 57.2 | 7,710 ft | 74.3 | 8,759 ft ⚠ |
| June | 66.5 | 8,286 ft | 83.6 | 9,312 ft ⚠ |
| July | 70.6 | 8,535 ft | 86.8 | 9,500 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.6 | 8,414 ft | 84.6 | 9,371 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.7 | 7,990 ft | 78.1 | 8,986 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.6 | 7,294 ft | 67.6 | 8,353 ft ⚠ |
| November | 38.7 | 6,526 ft | 55.1 | 7,578 ft ▲ |
| December | 30.2 | 5,963 ft | 46.1 | 7,006 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 KRTN
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,352 ft — the air behaves like 9,511 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,354 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 KRTN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Raton Municipal/Crews Field reaches roughly 9,500 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 KRTN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,963 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,535 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,352 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Raton Municipal/Crews Field?
6,352 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRTN (ICAO) / RTN (FAA), in Raton, New Mexico.