Sedona, Arizona · field elev 4,831 ft
Density Altitude at Sedona (KSEZ)
From a field elevation of 4,831 ft, a typical July afternoon at Sedona (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,862 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.9 | 4,858 ft | 53.9 | 5,637 ft ▲ |
| February | 44.2 | 5,009 ft | 56.9 | 5,828 ft ▲ |
| March | 49.3 | 5,341 ft | 63.8 | 6,263 ft ▲ |
| April | 54.7 | 5,688 ft | 70.2 | 6,659 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.9 | 6,144 ft | 77.8 | 7,123 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.1 | 6,715 ft | 88.0 | 7,732 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.4 | 6,977 ft | 90.2 | 7,862 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.2 | 6,904 ft | 88.2 | 7,744 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.8 | 6,573 ft | 83.6 | 7,471 ft ▲ |
| October | 58.8 | 5,948 ft | 73.6 | 6,868 ft ▲ |
| November | 49.4 | 5,348 ft | 62.8 | 6,200 ft ▲ |
| December | 41.4 | 4,826 ft | 53.0 | 5,579 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 KSEZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,831 ft — the air behaves like 7,850 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,833 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 KSEZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sedona reaches roughly 7,862 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 KSEZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,826 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,977 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,831 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sedona?
4,831 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSEZ (ICAO) / SEZ (FAA), in Sedona, Arizona.