Mountainair, New Mexico · field elev 6,492 ft
Density Altitude at Mountainair Municipal (M10)
Mountainair Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,492 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,704 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,212 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 | 34.9 | 6,449 ft | 46.5 | 7,204 ft ▲ |
| February | 38.8 | 6,705 ft | 51.9 | 7,548 ft ▲ |
| March | 45.6 | 7,146 ft | 60.2 | 8,068 ft ⚠ |
| April | 52.1 | 7,560 ft | 68.3 | 8,566 ft ⚠ |
| May | 60.4 | 8,080 ft | 76.6 | 9,066 ft ⚠ |
| June | 70.3 | 8,687 ft | 86.7 | 9,663 ft ⚠ |
| July | 73.1 | 8,857 ft | 87.4 | 9,704 ft ⚠ |
| August | 71.4 | 8,754 ft | 85.0 | 9,563 ft ⚠ |
| September | 65.2 | 8,376 ft | 79.2 | 9,221 ft ⚠ |
| October | 55.0 | 7,743 ft | 69.1 | 8,615 ft ⚠ |
| November | 43.0 | 6,978 ft | 56.7 | 7,850 ft ▲ |
| December | 34.5 | 6,422 ft | 46.5 | 7,204 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 M10
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,492 ft — the air behaves like 9,680 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,494 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 M10 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mountainair Municipal reaches roughly 9,704 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 M10 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,422 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,857 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,492 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mountainair Municipal?
6,492 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M10 (FAA), in Mountainair, New Mexico.