Santa Fe, New Mexico · field elev 6,349 ft
Density Altitude at Santa Fe Regional (KSAF)
Santa Fe Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,349 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,595 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,246 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 | 32.1 | 6,086 ft | 44.3 | 6,886 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.3 | 6,364 ft | 49.9 | 7,245 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.3 | 6,821 ft | 58.9 | 7,812 ft ▲ |
| April | 50.2 | 7,264 ft | 66.2 | 8,264 ft ⚠ |
| May | 59.7 | 7,862 ft | 76.0 | 8,857 ft ⚠ |
| June | 69.7 | 8,477 ft | 87.1 | 9,514 ft ⚠ |
| July | 73.1 | 8,683 ft | 88.5 | 9,595 ft ⚠ |
| August | 71.1 | 8,562 ft | 85.9 | 9,443 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.5 | 8,159 ft | 79.9 | 9,090 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.6 | 7,417 ft | 67.5 | 8,343 ft ⚠ |
| November | 40.2 | 6,620 ft | 53.8 | 7,493 ft ▲ |
| December | 31.6 | 6,053 ft | 43.8 | 6,854 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 KSAF
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,349 ft — the air behaves like 9,624 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,351 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 KSAF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Santa Fe Regional reaches roughly 9,595 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 KSAF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,053 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,683 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,349 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Santa Fe Regional?
6,349 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSAF (ICAO) / SAF (FAA), in Santa Fe, New Mexico.