Questa, New Mexico · field elev 7,690 ft
Density Altitude at Questa Municipal Nr 2 (N24)
Questa Municipal Nr 2 is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 7,690 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,893 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,203 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 | 22.3 | 7,091 ft | 36.8 | 8,051 ft ⚠ |
| February | 28.1 | 7,480 ft | 42.1 | 8,393 ft ⚠ |
| March | 37.1 | 8,071 ft | 53.1 | 9,090 ft ⚠ |
| April | 44.4 | 8,541 ft | 61.7 | 9,621 ft ⚠ |
| May | 52.4 | 9,046 ft | 69.8 | 10,112 ft ⚠ |
| June | 62.1 | 9,646 ft | 80.1 | 10,723 ft ⚠ |
| July | 66.1 | 9,889 ft | 83.0 | 10,893 ft ⚠ |
| August | 64.3 | 9,780 ft | 80.5 | 10,747 ft ⚠ |
| September | 58.3 | 9,412 ft | 75.1 | 10,428 ft ⚠ |
| October | 47.2 | 8,719 ft | 64.6 | 9,798 ft ⚠ |
| November | 34.9 | 7,927 ft | 50.9 | 8,952 ft ⚠ |
| December | 23.5 | 7,172 ft | 37.9 | 8,123 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 N24
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 7,690 ft — the air behaves like 10,893 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 7,692 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 N24 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Questa Municipal Nr 2 reaches roughly 10,893 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 N24 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 7,091 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,889 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 7,690 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Questa Municipal Nr 2?
7,690 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is N24 (FAA), in Questa, New Mexico.