Victorville, California · field elev 2,885 ft
Density Altitude at Southern California Logistics (KVCV)
From a field elevation of 2,885 ft, a typical July afternoon at Southern California Logistics (98 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,939 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 | 45.8 | 2,711 ft | 58.4 | 3,534 ft |
| February | 48.4 | 2,883 ft | 61.0 | 3,701 ft |
| March | 53.4 | 3,211 ft | 66.8 | 4,069 ft |
| April | 58.6 | 3,547 ft | 73.1 | 4,464 ft |
| May | 66.2 | 4,032 ft | 81.4 | 4,975 ft |
| June | 74.7 | 4,563 ft | 91.4 | 5,578 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.9 | 4,944 ft | 97.5 | 5,939 ft ▲ |
| August | 80.1 | 4,895 ft | 97.0 | 5,909 ft ▲ |
| September | 74.4 | 4,544 ft | 91.2 | 5,566 ft ▲ |
| October | 63.3 | 3,848 ft | 79.3 | 4,846 ft |
| November | 52.3 | 3,139 ft | 66.9 | 4,076 ft |
| December | 44.7 | 2,638 ft | 56.9 | 3,438 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 KVCV
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,885 ft — the air behaves like 5,968 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,887 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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- KAPV — Apple Valley
Apple Valley · elev 3,062 ft
- L26 — Hesperia
Hesperia · elev 3,390 ft
- KSBD — San Bernardino International
San Bernardino · elev 1,159 ft
- KCCB — Cable
Upland · elev 1,444 ft
- L35 — Big Bear City
Big Bear City · elev 6,752 ft
- KREI — Redlands Municipal
Redlands · elev 1,574 ft
- KDAG — Barstow-Daggett
Daggett · elev 1,930 ft
- KONT — Ontario International
Ontario · elev 944 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KVCV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Southern California Logistics reaches roughly 5,939 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 KVCV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,638 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,944 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,885 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Southern California Logistics?
2,885 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVCV (ICAO) / VCV (FAA), in Victorville, California.