Truckee, California · field elev 5,904 ft
Density Altitude at Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)
Truckee-Tahoe is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,904 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,841 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,937 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 | 27.9 | 5,253 ft | 42.4 | 6,215 ft ▲ |
| February | 29.0 | 5,328 ft | 43.9 | 6,312 ft ▲ |
| March | 33.7 | 5,642 ft | 48.9 | 6,635 ft ▲ |
| April | 38.8 | 5,979 ft | 55.6 | 7,061 ft ▲ |
| May | 47.1 | 6,519 ft | 64.8 | 7,635 ft ▲ |
| June | 55.6 | 7,061 ft | 75.5 | 8,287 ft ⚠ |
| July | 62.5 | 7,493 ft | 84.8 | 8,841 ft ⚠ |
| August | 60.5 | 7,368 ft | 83.9 | 8,788 ft ⚠ |
| September | 55.0 | 7,023 ft | 77.5 | 8,407 ft ⚠ |
| October | 45.0 | 6,384 ft | 64.8 | 7,635 ft ▲ |
| November | 34.7 | 5,709 ft | 51.7 | 6,814 ft ▲ |
| December | 27.6 | 5,233 ft | 41.3 | 6,143 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 KTRK
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,904 ft — the air behaves like 8,853 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,906 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 KTRK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Truckee-Tahoe reaches roughly 8,841 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 KTRK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,233 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,493 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,904 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Truckee-Tahoe?
5,904 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTRK (ICAO) / TRK (FAA), in Truckee, California.