Alamo, Nevada · field elev 3,757 ft
Density Altitude at Alamo Landing Field (L92)
From a field elevation of 3,757 ft, a typical July afternoon at Alamo Landing Field (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,852 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 | 38.9 | 3,331 ft | 52.1 | 4,200 ft |
| February | 42.1 | 3,544 ft | 55.7 | 4,433 ft |
| March | 48.2 | 3,946 ft | 63.2 | 4,910 ft |
| April | 54.3 | 4,343 ft | 69.8 | 5,324 ft ▲ |
| May | 63.0 | 4,898 ft | 79.1 | 5,896 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.9 | 5,454 ft | 89.4 | 6,515 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.1 | 5,835 ft | 95.1 | 6,852 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.4 | 5,731 ft | 93.6 | 6,763 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.3 | 5,293 ft | 86.4 | 6,336 ft ▲ |
| October | 58.1 | 4,587 ft | 74.7 | 5,627 ft ▲ |
| November | 46.1 | 3,809 ft | 61.5 | 4,803 ft |
| December | 37.6 | 3,244 ft | 50.7 | 4,109 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 L92
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,757 ft — the air behaves like 6,846 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,759 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 L92 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Alamo Landing Field reaches roughly 6,852 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 L92 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,244 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,835 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,757 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Alamo Landing Field?
3,757 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L92 (FAA), in Alamo, Nevada.