Vernal, Utah · field elev 5,274 ft
Density Altitude at Vernal Regional (KVEL)
Vernal Regional is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,274 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (91 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,426 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,152 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 | 19.7 | 3,908 ft | 29.5 | 4,580 ft |
| February | 27.3 | 4,430 ft | 37.9 | 5,142 ft ▲ |
| March | 40.2 | 5,294 ft | 53.1 | 6,130 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.0 | 5,802 ft | 62.0 | 6,692 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.5 | 6,409 ft | 72.4 | 7,334 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.1 | 7,008 ft | 83.5 | 8,002 ft ⚠ |
| July | 74.0 | 7,431 ft | 90.7 | 8,426 ft ⚠ |
| August | 71.8 | 7,297 ft | 87.8 | 8,256 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.0 | 6,692 ft | 77.3 | 7,631 ft ▲ |
| October | 48.8 | 5,854 ft | 62.5 | 6,723 ft ▲ |
| November | 35.0 | 4,949 ft | 46.5 | 5,705 ft ▲ |
| December | 22.2 | 4,081 ft | 31.8 | 4,735 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 KVEL
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,274 ft — the air behaves like 8,444 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,276 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 KVEL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Vernal Regional reaches roughly 8,426 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 KVEL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,908 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,431 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,274 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Vernal Regional?
5,274 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVEL (ICAO) / VEL (FAA), in Vernal, Utah.