Ocotillo Wells, California · field elev 160 ft
Density Altitude at Ocotillo (L90)
Ocotillo sits at 160 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (108 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,268 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 | 58.8 | 203 ft | 68.8 | 853 ft |
| February | 62.4 | 438 ft | 73.1 | 1,128 ft |
| March | 68.7 | 846 ft | 79.6 | 1,538 ft |
| April | 73.6 | 1,160 ft | 85.7 | 1,918 ft |
| May | 81.4 | 1,651 ft | 93.7 | 2,408 ft |
| June | 88.9 | 2,115 ft | 102.3 | 2,925 ft |
| July | 95.7 | 2,529 ft | 108.1 | 3,268 ft |
| August | 95.7 | 2,529 ft | 107.8 | 3,251 ft |
| September | 89.9 | 2,176 ft | 101.9 | 2,901 ft |
| October | 79.1 | 1,507 ft | 90.7 | 2,225 ft |
| November | 67.1 | 743 ft | 78.6 | 1,476 ft |
| December | 57.6 | 124 ft | 68.2 | 814 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 L90
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 160 ft — the air behaves like 3,263 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 161 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 L90 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 108 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ocotillo reaches roughly 3,268 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 L90 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 124 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,529 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 160 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ocotillo?
160 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L90 (FAA), in Ocotillo Wells, California.