Scottsdale, Arizona · field elev 1,510 ft
Density Altitude at Scottsdale (KSDL)
Scottsdale sits at 1,510 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (104 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,665 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.9 | 1,613 ft | 66.5 | 2,364 ft |
| February | 57.3 | 1,770 ft | 68.7 | 2,504 ft |
| March | 63.7 | 2,185 ft | 75.7 | 2,945 ft |
| April | 70.6 | 2,625 ft | 82.8 | 3,386 ft |
| May | 79.3 | 3,170 ft | 91.8 | 3,934 ft |
| June | 89.1 | 3,770 ft | 102.0 | 4,541 ft |
| July | 93.4 | 4,030 ft | 104.1 | 4,665 ft |
| August | 92.3 | 3,964 ft | 102.9 | 4,594 ft |
| September | 86.7 | 3,624 ft | 98.2 | 4,317 ft |
| October | 75.0 | 2,902 ft | 87.3 | 3,661 ft |
| November | 62.7 | 2,120 ft | 74.8 | 2,889 ft |
| December | 53.6 | 1,527 ft | 64.6 | 2,242 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 KSDL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,510 ft — the air behaves like 4,659 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,511 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 KSDL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 104 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Scottsdale reaches roughly 4,665 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 KSDL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,527 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,030 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,510 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Scottsdale?
1,510 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSDL (ICAO) / SDL (FAA), in Scottsdale, Arizona.