Taos, New Mexico · field elev 7,095 ft
Density Altitude at Taos Regional (KSKX)
Taos Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,095 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,379 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,284 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 | 27.1 | 6,676 ft | 42.1 | 7,662 ft ▲ |
| February | 32.9 | 7,062 ft | 46.4 | 7,938 ft ▲ |
| March | 40.2 | 7,539 ft | 55.2 | 8,493 ft ⚠ |
| April | 46.8 | 7,963 ft | 63.0 | 8,976 ft ⚠ |
| May | 55.0 | 8,481 ft | 72.9 | 9,576 ft ⚠ |
| June | 65.5 | 9,129 ft | 83.7 | 10,215 ft ⚠ |
| July | 69.6 | 9,378 ft | 86.5 | 10,379 ft ⚠ |
| August | 67.7 | 9,263 ft | 84.2 | 10,245 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.4 | 8,878 ft | 78.1 | 9,886 ft ⚠ |
| October | 49.7 | 8,148 ft | 67.0 | 9,220 ft ⚠ |
| November | 37.8 | 7,383 ft | 53.1 | 8,362 ft ⚠ |
| December | 28.0 | 6,736 ft | 42.4 | 7,681 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 KSKX
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,095 ft — the air behaves like 10,408 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,097 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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Angel Fire · elev 8,380 ft
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Questa · elev 7,690 ft
- E14 — Ohkay Owingeh
Espanola · elev 5,760 ft
- KLAM — Los Alamos
Los Alamos · elev 7,171 ft
- S42 — Springer Municipal
Springer · elev 5,894 ft
- KSAF — Santa Fe Regional
Santa Fe · elev 6,349 ft
- KLVS — Las Vegas Municipal
Las Vegas · elev 6,877 ft
- KRTN — Raton Municipal/Crews Field
Raton · elev 6,352 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KSKX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Taos Regional reaches roughly 10,379 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 KSKX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,676 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,378 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,095 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Taos Regional?
7,095 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSKX (ICAO) / SKX (FAA), in Taos, New Mexico.