Tooele, Utah · field elev 4,321 ft

Density Altitude at Bolinder Field/Tooele Valley (KTVY)

From a field elevation of 4,321 ft, a typical July afternoon at Bolinder Field/Tooele Valley (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,298 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,298 ft station: GARFIELD · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GARFIELD (11 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 30.7 3,477 ft 36.4 3,862 ft
February 35.4 3,795 ft 42.0 4,235 ft
March 45.1 4,439 ft 52.9 4,946 ft
April 51.5 4,856 ft 60.4 5,425 ft ▲
May 61.9 5,519 ft 70.6 6,062 ft ▲
June 72.0 6,148 ft 82.0 6,756 ft ▲
July 81.3 6,714 ft 91.1 7,298 ft ▲
August 79.1 6,582 ft 88.9 7,168 ft ▲
September 68.5 5,932 ft 78.0 6,515 ft ▲
October 54.2 5,030 ft 62.6 5,563 ft ▲
November 41.1 4,175 ft 47.9 4,622 ft
December 31.6 3,538 ft 37.1 3,909 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,292 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,292 ft caution

Field elevation 4,321 ft — the air behaves like 7,292 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KTVY in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bolinder Field/Tooele Valley reaches roughly 7,298 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 KTVY on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,477 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,714 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,321 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Bolinder Field/Tooele Valley?

4,321 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTVY (ICAO) / TVY (FAA), in Tooele, Utah.