Rosamond, California · field elev 2,415 ft
Density Altitude at Rosamond Skypark (L00)
From a field elevation of 2,415 ft, a typical August afternoon at Rosamond Skypark (98 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,388 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 | 45.0 | 2,076 ft | 58.7 | 2,976 ft |
| February | 48.0 | 2,276 ft | 61.5 | 3,156 ft |
| March | 53.5 | 2,638 ft | 67.2 | 3,519 ft |
| April | 58.9 | 2,988 ft | 72.9 | 3,877 ft |
| May | 67.5 | 3,538 ft | 81.6 | 4,415 ft |
| June | 76.4 | 4,095 ft | 91.3 | 5,002 ft ▲ |
| July | 82.4 | 4,464 ft | 97.6 | 5,376 ft ▲ |
| August | 81.3 | 4,396 ft | 97.8 | 5,388 ft ▲ |
| September | 74.2 | 3,958 ft | 91.4 | 5,008 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.9 | 3,245 ft | 80.0 | 4,317 ft |
| November | 51.0 | 2,474 ft | 67.0 | 3,506 ft |
| December | 43.7 | 1,990 ft | 57.7 | 2,911 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 L00
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,415 ft — the air behaves like 5,400 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,416 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 L00 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rosamond Skypark reaches roughly 5,388 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 L00 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,990 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,464 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,415 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rosamond Skypark?
2,415 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L00 (FAA), in Rosamond, California.