New Cuyama, California · field elev 2,204 ft
Density Altitude at New Cuyama (L88)
New Cuyama sits at 2,204 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,943 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.1 | 1,955 ft | 61.1 | 2,871 ft |
| February | 48.1 | 2,022 ft | 62.0 | 2,928 ft |
| March | 51.2 | 2,227 ft | 65.6 | 3,159 ft |
| April | 55.2 | 2,489 ft | 70.9 | 3,494 ft |
| May | 62.4 | 2,954 ft | 79.5 | 4,029 ft |
| June | 69.8 | 3,424 ft | 88.3 | 4,565 ft |
| July | 75.6 | 3,787 ft | 94.6 | 4,943 ft |
| August | 74.5 | 3,719 ft | 93.5 | 4,878 ft |
| September | 70.2 | 3,450 ft | 88.9 | 4,602 ft |
| October | 60.9 | 2,858 ft | 78.4 | 3,961 ft |
| November | 51.8 | 2,266 ft | 67.6 | 3,285 ft |
| December | 46.4 | 1,909 ft | 60.6 | 2,839 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 L88
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,204 ft — the air behaves like 4,967 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,205 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 L88 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New Cuyama reaches roughly 4,943 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 L88 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,909 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,787 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,204 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of New Cuyama?
2,204 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L88 (FAA), in New Cuyama, California.