Salt Lake City, Utah · field elev 4,606 ft
Density Altitude at South Valley Regional (KSVR)
From a field elevation of 4,606 ft, a typical July afternoon at South Valley Regional (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,783 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 | 32.7 | 3,967 ft | 40.0 | 4,455 ft |
| February | 36.7 | 4,235 ft | 44.9 | 4,778 ft |
| March | 45.5 | 4,817 ft | 55.5 | 5,463 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.2 | 5,187 ft | 62.1 | 5,881 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.6 | 5,849 ft | 74.1 | 6,624 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.5 | 6,465 ft | 85.1 | 7,288 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.5 | 6,952 ft | 93.5 | 7,783 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.0 | 6,861 ft | 91.5 | 7,666 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.7 | 6,230 ft | 81.4 | 7,066 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.3 | 5,386 ft | 66.5 | 6,156 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.9 | 4,581 ft | 51.2 | 5,187 ft ▲ |
| December | 33.0 | 3,987 ft | 40.5 | 4,488 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 KSVR
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,606 ft — the air behaves like 7,812 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,608 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 KSVR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at South Valley Regional reaches roughly 7,783 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 KSVR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,967 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,952 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,606 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of South Valley Regional?
4,606 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSVR (ICAO) / SVR (FAA), in Salt Lake City, Utah.