Aztec, New Mexico · field elev 5,882 ft
Density Altitude at Aztec Municipal (N19)
Aztec Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,882 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (94 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,345 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,463 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 | 31.6 | 5,475 ft | 46.0 | 6,421 ft ▲ |
| February | 37.0 | 5,834 ft | 52.5 | 6,838 ft ▲ |
| March | 44.9 | 6,350 ft | 62.8 | 7,484 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.7 | 6,787 ft | 70.6 | 7,964 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.4 | 7,335 ft | 79.8 | 8,518 ft ⚠ |
| June | 70.0 | 7,927 ft | 90.3 | 9,137 ft ⚠ |
| July | 76.1 | 8,297 ft | 93.9 | 9,345 ft ⚠ |
| August | 74.0 | 8,170 ft | 91.2 | 9,189 ft ⚠ |
| September | 66.3 | 7,701 ft | 84.2 | 8,779 ft ⚠ |
| October | 53.7 | 6,914 ft | 71.7 | 8,031 ft ⚠ |
| November | 41.5 | 6,129 ft | 57.7 | 7,166 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.1 | 5,508 ft | 46.4 | 6,447 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 N19
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,882 ft — the air behaves like 9,351 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,884 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 N19 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Aztec Municipal reaches roughly 9,345 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 N19 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,475 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,297 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,882 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Aztec Municipal?
5,882 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is N19 (FAA), in Aztec, New Mexico.