Kingston, Nevada · field elev 6,075 ft
Density Altitude at Kingston (N15)
Kingston is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,075 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,054 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,979 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 | 26.6 | 5,378 ft | 41.9 | 6,393 ft ▲ |
| February | 29.5 | 5,573 ft | 44.6 | 6,568 ft ▲ |
| March | 35.3 | 5,960 ft | 51.1 | 6,985 ft ▲ |
| April | 39.7 | 6,249 ft | 56.9 | 7,352 ft ▲ |
| May | 47.7 | 6,768 ft | 65.4 | 7,880 ft ▲ |
| June | 55.7 | 7,277 ft | 76.2 | 8,537 ft ⚠ |
| July | 63.1 | 7,739 ft | 84.9 | 9,054 ft ⚠ |
| August | 61.1 | 7,615 ft | 83.3 | 8,959 ft ⚠ |
| September | 53.4 | 7,131 ft | 75.7 | 8,507 ft ⚠ |
| October | 42.7 | 6,445 ft | 63.5 | 7,763 ft ▲ |
| November | 33.1 | 5,814 ft | 51.1 | 6,985 ft ▲ |
| December | 25.7 | 5,317 ft | 41.7 | 6,380 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 N15
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,075 ft — the air behaves like 9,059 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,077 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 N15 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kingston reaches roughly 9,054 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 N15 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,317 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,739 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,075 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kingston?
6,075 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is N15 (FAA), in Kingston, Nevada.