Austin, Nevada · field elev 5,735 ft
Density Altitude at Austin (KTMT)
Austin is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,735 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (86 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,701 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,966 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 | 34.2 | 5,466 ft | 42.2 | 5,994 ft ▲ |
| February | 35.0 | 5,520 ft | 43.9 | 6,104 ft ▲ |
| March | 40.7 | 5,896 ft | 50.3 | 6,517 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.0 | 6,176 ft | 55.5 | 6,848 ft ▲ |
| May | 53.9 | 6,746 ft | 65.1 | 7,447 ft ▲ |
| June | 63.4 | 7,342 ft | 76.2 | 8,124 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.6 | 7,907 ft | 85.9 | 8,701 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.8 | 7,797 ft | 83.8 | 8,578 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.6 | 7,292 ft | 75.0 | 8,052 ft ⚠ |
| October | 51.0 | 6,562 ft | 62.1 | 7,261 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.0 | 5,850 ft | 49.3 | 6,453 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.6 | 5,360 ft | 40.5 | 5,882 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 KTMT
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,735 ft — the air behaves like 8,707 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,737 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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- N15 — Kingston
Kingston · elev 6,075 ft
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Gabbs · elev 4,699 ft
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Eureka · elev 5,958 ft
- U74 — Crescent Valley
Crescent Valley · elev 4,791 ft
- KBAM — Battle Mountain
Battle Mountain · elev 4,536 ft
- KFLX — Fallon Municipal
Fallon · elev 3,966 ft
- KLOL — Derby Field
Lovelock · elev 3,908 ft
- 3Q0 — Mina
Mina · elev 4,557 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KTMT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Austin reaches roughly 8,701 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 KTMT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,360 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,907 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,735 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Austin?
5,735 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTMT (ICAO) / TMT (FAA), in Austin, Nevada.