Lone Pine, California · field elev 7,874 ft
Density Altitude at Monache Meadows (L80)
Monache Meadows is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,874 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (76 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,710 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,836 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 | 28.3 | 7,720 ft | 39.2 | 8,433 ft ⚠ |
| February | 29.7 | 7,813 ft | 41.0 | 8,549 ft ⚠ |
| March | 33.6 | 8,069 ft | 45.3 | 8,824 ft ⚠ |
| April | 37.8 | 8,343 ft | 50.0 | 9,121 ft ⚠ |
| May | 45.7 | 8,849 ft | 58.4 | 9,643 ft ⚠ |
| June | 54.0 | 9,371 ft | 68.4 | 10,251 ft ⚠ |
| July | 61.0 | 9,803 ft | 76.1 | 10,710 ft ⚠ |
| August | 60.0 | 9,741 ft | 75.9 | 10,699 ft ⚠ |
| September | 54.6 | 9,408 ft | 70.0 | 10,347 ft ⚠ |
| October | 45.0 | 8,805 ft | 58.9 | 9,674 ft ⚠ |
| November | 35.0 | 8,161 ft | 46.6 | 8,906 ft ⚠ |
| December | 27.3 | 7,654 ft | 37.3 | 8,310 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 L80
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,874 ft — the air behaves like 10,704 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,876 ft
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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 L80 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 76 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Monache Meadows reaches roughly 10,710 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 L80 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,654 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,803 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,874 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Monache Meadows?
7,874 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L80 (FAA), in Lone Pine, California.