Zuni, New Mexico · field elev 6,371 ft
Density Altitude at Andrew Othole Meml (KXNI)
Andrew Othole Meml is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,371 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,726 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,355 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 | 32.7 | 6,153 ft | 48.3 | 7,170 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.4 | 6,398 ft | 53.0 | 7,469 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.5 | 6,797 ft | 60.9 | 7,964 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.3 | 7,170 ft | 68.0 | 8,400 ft ⚠ |
| May | 56.7 | 7,702 ft | 77.0 | 8,944 ft ⚠ |
| June | 66.4 | 8,303 ft | 88.0 | 9,593 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.1 | 8,649 ft | 90.3 | 9,726 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.4 | 8,546 ft | 87.7 | 9,575 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.8 | 8,143 ft | 82.3 | 9,258 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.2 | 7,418 ft | 71.0 | 8,583 ft ⚠ |
| November | 41.0 | 6,699 ft | 58.7 | 7,827 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.5 | 6,140 ft | 48.6 | 7,189 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 KXNI
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,371 ft — the air behaves like 9,709 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,373 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 KXNI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Andrew Othole Meml reaches roughly 9,726 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 KXNI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,140 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,649 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,371 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Andrew Othole Meml?
6,371 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KXNI (ICAO) / XNI (FAA), in Zuni, New Mexico.