Big Bear City, California · field elev 6,752 ft
Density Altitude at Big Bear City (L35)
Big Bear City is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,752 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (80 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,566 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,814 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 | 34.8 | 6,763 ft | 46.1 | 7,497 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.7 | 6,757 ft | 45.7 | 7,472 ft ▲ |
| March | 39.1 | 7,045 ft | 51.2 | 7,822 ft ▲ |
| April | 44.2 | 7,375 ft | 57.3 | 8,205 ft ⚠ |
| May | 51.5 | 7,841 ft | 65.8 | 8,730 ft ⚠ |
| June | 59.3 | 8,330 ft | 75.1 | 9,292 ft ⚠ |
| July | 65.1 | 8,687 ft | 79.7 | 9,566 ft ⚠ |
| August | 64.1 | 8,626 ft | 78.7 | 9,506 ft ⚠ |
| September | 58.5 | 8,280 ft | 73.0 | 9,166 ft ⚠ |
| October | 49.2 | 7,695 ft | 63.4 | 8,583 ft ⚠ |
| November | 40.6 | 7,143 ft | 53.5 | 7,967 ft ▲ |
| December | 34.8 | 6,763 ft | 46.2 | 7,504 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 L35
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,752 ft — the air behaves like 9,583 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,754 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 L35 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Big Bear City reaches roughly 9,566 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 L35 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,757 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,687 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,752 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Big Bear City?
6,752 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L35 (FAA), in Big Bear City, California.