Taylor, Arizona · field elev 5,823 ft
Density Altitude at Taylor (KTYL)
Taylor is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,823 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,048 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,225 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 | 35.1 | 5,635 ft | 50.0 | 6,606 ft ▲ |
| February | 39.1 | 5,899 ft | 55.2 | 6,937 ft ▲ |
| March | 45.1 | 6,291 ft | 62.2 | 7,375 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.2 | 6,683 ft | 69.2 | 7,807 ft ▲ |
| May | 59.4 | 7,201 ft | 77.9 | 8,333 ft ⚠ |
| June | 68.2 | 7,745 ft | 88.1 | 8,937 ft ⚠ |
| July | 73.8 | 8,086 ft | 90.0 | 9,048 ft ⚠ |
| August | 72.0 | 7,977 ft | 88.1 | 8,937 ft ⚠ |
| September | 65.7 | 7,592 ft | 82.8 | 8,625 ft ⚠ |
| October | 54.3 | 6,880 ft | 72.5 | 8,007 ft ⚠ |
| November | 43.1 | 6,161 ft | 60.1 | 7,244 ft ▲ |
| December | 34.6 | 5,602 ft | 49.1 | 6,548 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 KTYL
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,823 ft — the air behaves like 9,048 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,825 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 KTYL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Taylor reaches roughly 9,048 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 KTYL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,602 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,086 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,823 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Taylor?
5,823 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTYL (ICAO) / TYL (FAA), in Taylor, Arizona.