Trona, California · field elev 1,718 ft
Density Altitude at Trona (L72)
From a field elevation of 1,718 ft, a typical July afternoon at Trona (107 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,103 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 | 47.4 | 1,374 ft | 60.1 | 2,208 ft |
| February | 52.6 | 1,718 ft | 66.1 | 2,594 ft |
| March | 59.2 | 2,150 ft | 73.2 | 3,043 ft |
| April | 65.8 | 2,575 ft | 80.8 | 3,516 ft |
| May | 74.7 | 3,137 ft | 90.1 | 4,084 ft |
| June | 84.1 | 3,719 ft | 100.3 | 4,693 ft |
| July | 90.5 | 4,108 ft | 107.3 | 5,103 ft ▲ |
| August | 89.8 | 4,066 ft | 105.7 | 5,010 ft ▲ |
| September | 82.9 | 3,645 ft | 98.9 | 4,610 ft |
| October | 70.0 | 2,842 ft | 85.6 | 3,811 ft |
| November | 56.5 | 1,974 ft | 70.9 | 2,898 ft |
| December | 47.0 | 1,347 ft | 59.8 | 2,189 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 L72
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 1,718 ft — the air behaves like 5,085 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,719 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 L72 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 107 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Trona reaches roughly 5,103 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 L72 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,347 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,108 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,718 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Trona?
1,718 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L72 (FAA), in Trona, California.