Salt Lake City, Utah · field elev 4,231 ft
Density Altitude at Salt Lake City International (KSLC)
From a field elevation of 4,231 ft, a typical July afternoon at Salt Lake City International (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,360 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 | 31.4 | 3,413 ft | 38.6 | 3,898 ft |
| February | 36.6 | 3,764 ft | 44.7 | 4,302 ft |
| March | 45.8 | 4,374 ft | 55.3 | 4,990 ft |
| April | 51.8 | 4,764 ft | 61.9 | 5,409 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.5 | 5,384 ft | 72.6 | 6,075 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.6 | 6,014 ft | 84.1 | 6,773 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.1 | 6,593 ft | 94.0 | 7,360 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.1 | 6,472 ft | 91.7 | 7,225 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.4 | 5,816 ft | 80.6 | 6,563 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.6 | 4,945 ft | 65.5 | 5,635 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.7 | 4,104 ft | 50.7 | 4,693 ft |
| December | 32.2 | 3,467 ft | 39.0 | 3,925 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 KSLC
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,231 ft — the air behaves like 7,360 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,233 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 KSLC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Salt Lake City International reaches roughly 7,360 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 KSLC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,413 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,593 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,231 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Salt Lake City International?
4,231 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSLC (ICAO) / SLC (FAA), in Salt Lake City, Utah.