Vaughn, New Mexico · field elev 5,936 ft
Density Altitude at Vaughn Municipal (N17)
Vaughn Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,936 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,091 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,155 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 | 32.0 | 5,568 ft | 46.0 | 6,488 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.4 | 5,861 ft | 51.5 | 6,840 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.9 | 6,287 ft | 60.0 | 7,376 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.7 | 6,725 ft | 67.4 | 7,834 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.9 | 7,307 ft | 76.4 | 8,380 ft ⚠ |
| June | 69.0 | 7,932 ft | 87.0 | 9,009 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.3 | 8,133 ft | 88.4 | 9,091 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.3 | 8,011 ft | 85.9 | 8,944 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.7 | 7,606 ft | 80.1 | 8,601 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.4 | 6,898 ft | 69.2 | 7,944 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.1 | 6,170 ft | 57.0 | 7,188 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.3 | 5,588 ft | 46.3 | 6,507 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 N17
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,936 ft — the air behaves like 9,068 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,938 ft
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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 N17 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Vaughn Municipal reaches roughly 9,091 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 N17 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,568 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,133 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,936 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Vaughn Municipal?
5,936 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is N17 (FAA), in Vaughn, New Mexico.