Meadview, Arizona · field elev 2,941 ft
Density Altitude at Pearce Ferry (L25)
From a field elevation of 2,941 ft, a typical July afternoon at Pearce Ferry (102 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,276 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 | 45.6 | 2,767 ft | 56.6 | 3,487 ft |
| February | 48.1 | 2,933 ft | 59.9 | 3,699 ft |
| March | 56.0 | 3,448 ft | 68.5 | 4,245 ft |
| April | 63.0 | 3,897 ft | 76.4 | 4,736 ft |
| May | 72.9 | 4,520 ft | 86.4 | 5,346 ft ▲ |
| June | 83.9 | 5,195 ft | 98.3 | 6,053 ft ▲ |
| July | 89.4 | 5,526 ft | 102.1 | 6,276 ft ▲ |
| August | 88.0 | 5,442 ft | 100.8 | 6,200 ft ▲ |
| September | 80.5 | 4,988 ft | 93.2 | 5,753 ft ▲ |
| October | 67.0 | 4,151 ft | 79.4 | 4,921 ft |
| November | 54.2 | 3,332 ft | 66.1 | 4,094 ft |
| December | 44.5 | 2,694 ft | 55.4 | 3,410 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 L25
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,941 ft — the air behaves like 6,270 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,943 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 L25 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 102 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pearce Ferry reaches roughly 6,276 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 L25 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,694 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,526 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,941 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pearce Ferry?
2,941 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L25 (FAA), in Meadview, Arizona.