Susanville, California · field elev 4,149 ft
Density Altitude at Susanville Municipal (KSVE)
From a field elevation of 4,149 ft, a typical July afternoon at Susanville Municipal (88 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,907 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 | 32.5 | 3,386 ft | 42.7 | 4,069 ft |
| February | 36.6 | 3,662 ft | 47.6 | 4,391 ft |
| March | 41.9 | 4,016 ft | 54.2 | 4,818 ft |
| April | 47.1 | 4,358 ft | 60.5 | 5,220 ft ▲ |
| May | 54.8 | 4,857 ft | 69.3 | 5,772 ft ▲ |
| June | 62.9 | 5,372 ft | 78.9 | 6,360 ft ▲ |
| July | 70.6 | 5,852 ft | 88.0 | 6,907 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.3 | 5,772 ft | 86.6 | 6,823 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.7 | 5,359 ft | 80.0 | 6,427 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.5 | 4,644 ft | 67.0 | 5,629 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.0 | 3,890 ft | 51.9 | 4,670 ft |
| December | 32.4 | 3,379 ft | 42.6 | 4,062 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 KSVE
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,149 ft — the air behaves like 6,907 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,151 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 KSVE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Susanville Municipal reaches roughly 6,907 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 KSVE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,379 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,852 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,149 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Susanville Municipal?
4,149 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSVE (ICAO) / SVE (FAA), in Susanville, California.