Van Nuys, California · field elev 802 ft
Density Altitude at Van Nuys (KVNY)
Van Nuys sits at 802 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,152 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57.2 | 890 ft | 68.2 | 1,603 ft |
| February | 57.4 | 903 ft | 68.4 | 1,616 ft |
| March | 60.6 | 1,112 ft | 72.1 | 1,852 ft |
| April | 63.4 | 1,294 ft | 75.3 | 2,054 ft |
| May | 67.5 | 1,558 ft | 78.9 | 2,280 ft |
| June | 72.0 | 1,845 ft | 84.2 | 2,609 ft |
| July | 77.8 | 2,211 ft | 91.2 | 3,037 ft |
| August | 79.0 | 2,286 ft | 93.1 | 3,152 ft |
| September | 76.6 | 2,136 ft | 90.4 | 2,988 ft |
| October | 69.8 | 1,705 ft | 82.9 | 2,528 ft |
| November | 62.2 | 1,217 ft | 75.0 | 2,035 ft |
| December | 56.1 | 818 ft | 67.4 | 1,552 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 KVNY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 802 ft — the air behaves like 3,146 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 803 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 KVNY in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Van Nuys reaches roughly 3,152 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 KVNY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 818 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,286 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 802 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Van Nuys?
802 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVNY (ICAO) / VNY (FAA), in Van Nuys, California.