Rawlins, Wyoming · field elev 6,817 ft
Density Altitude at Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field (KRWL)
Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,817 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,962 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,145 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 | 22.3 | 6,008 ft | 31.5 | 6,625 ft ▲ |
| February | 24.2 | 6,136 ft | 33.9 | 6,784 ft ▲ |
| March | 33.6 | 6,765 ft | 45.1 | 7,513 ft ▲ |
| April | 40.4 | 7,210 ft | 53.5 | 8,047 ft ⚠ |
| May | 49.8 | 7,813 ft | 64.2 | 8,711 ft ⚠ |
| June | 59.9 | 8,446 ft | 76.6 | 9,460 ft ⚠ |
| July | 67.9 | 8,937 ft | 85.1 | 9,962 ft ⚠ |
| August | 65.8 | 8,809 ft | 82.6 | 9,815 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.5 | 8,235 ft | 72.3 | 9,203 ft ⚠ |
| October | 43.6 | 7,417 ft | 56.8 | 8,253 ft ⚠ |
| November | 31.3 | 6,612 ft | 41.8 | 7,300 ft ▲ |
| December | 22.1 | 5,994 ft | 31.3 | 6,612 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 KRWL
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,817 ft — the air behaves like 9,956 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,819 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 KRWL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field reaches roughly 9,962 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 KRWL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,994 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,937 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,817 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field?
6,817 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRWL (ICAO) / RWL (FAA), in Rawlins, Wyoming.