Telluride, Colorado · field elev 9,070 ft
Density Altitude at Telluride Regional (KTEX)
Telluride Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 9,070 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (77 °F) pushes density altitude to about 12,191 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,121 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 | 18.2 | 8,527 ft | 36.2 | 9,711 ft ⚠ |
| February | 21.5 | 8,748 ft | 37.6 | 9,801 ft ⚠ |
| March | 28.3 | 9,198 ft | 43.7 | 10,189 ft ⚠ |
| April | 36.4 | 9,724 ft | 50.8 | 10,633 ft ⚠ |
| May | 44.6 | 10,245 ft | 60.4 | 11,221 ft ⚠ |
| June | 53.3 | 10,787 ft | 72.5 | 11,944 ft ⚠ |
| July | 58.7 | 11,118 ft | 76.7 | 12,191 ft ⚠ |
| August | 57.2 | 11,027 ft | 74.1 | 12,039 ft ⚠ |
| September | 50.8 | 10,633 ft | 68.0 | 11,678 ft ⚠ |
| October | 40.4 | 9,979 ft | 57.4 | 11,039 ft ⚠ |
| November | 29.0 | 9,244 ft | 45.4 | 10,296 ft ⚠ |
| December | 19.0 | 8,581 ft | 36.2 | 9,711 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 KTEX
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 9,070 ft — the air behaves like 12,208 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 9,072 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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Crawford · elev 6,470 ft
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KTEX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Telluride Regional reaches roughly 12,191 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 KTEX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 8,527 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 11,118 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 9,070 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Telluride Regional?
9,070 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTEX (ICAO) / TEX (FAA), in Telluride, Colorado.