Tehachapi, California · field elev 4,001 ft
Density Altitude at Tehachapi Municipal (KTSP)
From a field elevation of 4,001 ft, a typical August afternoon at Tehachapi Municipal (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,620 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 | 41.8 | 3,826 ft | 51.5 | 4,462 ft |
| February | 42.0 | 3,839 ft | 52.6 | 4,533 ft |
| March | 45.4 | 4,064 ft | 56.5 | 4,784 ft |
| April | 48.8 | 4,286 ft | 60.8 | 5,058 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.6 | 4,790 ft | 69.3 | 5,591 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.5 | 5,354 ft | 79.0 | 6,186 ft ▲ |
| July | 72.0 | 5,758 ft | 86.1 | 6,614 ft ▲ |
| August | 71.3 | 5,715 ft | 86.2 | 6,620 ft ▲ |
| September | 65.6 | 5,360 ft | 80.7 | 6,289 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.6 | 4,790 ft | 70.5 | 5,665 ft ▲ |
| November | 47.5 | 4,202 ft | 58.5 | 4,912 ft |
| December | 40.8 | 3,760 ft | 50.6 | 4,404 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 KTSP
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,001 ft — the air behaves like 6,608 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,003 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 KTSP in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tehachapi Municipal reaches roughly 6,620 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 KTSP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,760 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,758 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,001 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tehachapi Municipal?
4,001 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTSP (ICAO) / TSP (FAA), in Tehachapi, California.