Las Vegas, Nevada · field elev 2,205 ft
Density Altitude at North Las Vegas (KVGT)
From a field elevation of 2,205 ft, a typical July afternoon at North Las Vegas (104 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,487 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 | 48.7 | 2,063 ft | 58.0 | 2,672 ft |
| February | 52.5 | 2,313 ft | 62.4 | 2,955 ft |
| March | 59.5 | 2,769 ft | 70.5 | 3,470 ft |
| April | 66.4 | 3,211 ft | 77.9 | 3,931 ft |
| May | 76.0 | 3,813 ft | 87.8 | 4,536 ft |
| June | 86.1 | 4,433 ft | 98.6 | 5,181 ft ▲ |
| July | 91.8 | 4,777 ft | 103.8 | 5,487 ft ▲ |
| August | 89.8 | 4,657 ft | 102.1 | 5,387 ft ▲ |
| September | 82.2 | 4,196 ft | 94.2 | 4,921 ft |
| October | 69.0 | 3,375 ft | 80.5 | 4,091 ft |
| November | 56.2 | 2,555 ft | 66.8 | 3,236 ft |
| December | 47.2 | 1,963 ft | 56.3 | 2,561 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 KVGT
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,205 ft — the air behaves like 5,498 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,206 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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- KLAS — Harry Reid International
Las Vegas · elev 2,183 ft
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Las Vegas · elev 2,491 ft
- KBVU — Boulder City Municipal
Boulder City · elev 2,203 ft
- 0L7 — Jean
Jean · elev 2,835 ft
- 3L2 — Sky Ranch
Sandy Valley · elev 2,599 ft
- 0L9 — Echo Bay
Overton · elev 1,535 ft
- 74P — Calvada Meadows
Pahrump · elev 2,726 ft
- U08 — Perkins Field
Overton · elev 1,366 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KVGT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 104 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at North Las Vegas reaches roughly 5,487 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 KVGT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,963 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,777 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,205 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of North Las Vegas?
2,205 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVGT (ICAO) / VGT (FAA), in Las Vegas, Nevada.