Tonopah, Nevada · field elev 5,430 ft
Density Altitude at Tonopah (KTPH)
Tonopah is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,430 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (92 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,713 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,283 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 | 33.9 | 5,069 ft | 45.8 | 5,852 ft ▲ |
| February | 37.2 | 5,288 ft | 49.3 | 6,078 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.8 | 5,722 ft | 57.6 | 6,607 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.9 | 6,117 ft | 64.3 | 7,026 ft ▲ |
| May | 59.0 | 6,695 ft | 74.0 | 7,621 ft ▲ |
| June | 69.1 | 7,322 ft | 85.3 | 8,297 ft ⚠ |
| July | 75.7 | 7,724 ft | 92.4 | 8,713 ft ⚠ |
| August | 73.7 | 7,602 ft | 90.4 | 8,597 ft ⚠ |
| September | 65.7 | 7,112 ft | 81.7 | 8,084 ft ⚠ |
| October | 53.5 | 6,347 ft | 68.4 | 7,279 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.0 | 5,539 ft | 54.6 | 6,417 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.5 | 4,975 ft | 44.6 | 5,774 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 KTPH
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,430 ft — the air behaves like 8,690 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,432 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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Dyer · elev 4,899 ft
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Mina · elev 4,557 ft
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Gabbs · elev 4,699 ft
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Kingston · elev 6,075 ft
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KTPH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tonopah reaches roughly 8,713 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 KTPH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,975 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,724 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,430 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tonopah?
5,430 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTPH (ICAO) / TPH (FAA), in Tonopah, Nevada.