Steamboat Springs, Colorado · field elev 6,882 ft
Density Altitude at Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (KSBS)
Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,882 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,923 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,041 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 | 16.9 | 5,719 ft | 29.2 | 6,553 ft ▲ |
| February | 21.1 | 6,007 ft | 34.3 | 6,891 ft ▲ |
| March | 31.2 | 6,686 ft | 44.8 | 7,574 ft ▲ |
| April | 40.5 | 7,296 ft | 54.4 | 8,183 ft ⚠ |
| May | 49.6 | 7,880 ft | 65.2 | 8,851 ft ⚠ |
| June | 57.6 | 8,383 ft | 75.9 | 9,497 ft ⚠ |
| July | 64.5 | 8,809 ft | 83.1 | 9,923 ft ⚠ |
| August | 62.8 | 8,704 ft | 81.5 | 9,829 ft ⚠ |
| September | 54.6 | 8,195 ft | 73.5 | 9,354 ft ⚠ |
| October | 42.7 | 7,439 ft | 59.3 | 8,488 ft ⚠ |
| November | 29.7 | 6,586 ft | 42.9 | 7,452 ft ▲ |
| December | 18.3 | 5,815 ft | 30.4 | 6,633 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 KSBS
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,882 ft — the air behaves like 9,917 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,884 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 KSBS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field reaches roughly 9,923 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 KSBS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,719 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,809 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,882 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field?
6,882 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSBS (ICAO) / SBS (FAA), in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.