Stagecoach, Nevada · field elev 4,690 ft
Density Altitude at Rose Quartz Ranch (N49)
From a field elevation of 4,690 ft, a typical July afternoon at Rose Quartz Ranch (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,650 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.8 | 4,212 ft | 45.5 | 4,921 ft |
| February | 38.3 | 4,446 ft | 49.5 | 5,181 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.9 | 4,816 ft | 56.2 | 5,611 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.8 | 5,135 ft | 61.7 | 5,958 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.6 | 5,636 ft | 70.4 | 6,500 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.0 | 6,165 ft | 80.9 | 7,138 ft ▲ |
| July | 72.1 | 6,604 ft | 89.5 | 7,650 ft ▲ |
| August | 70.2 | 6,487 ft | 87.8 | 7,550 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.1 | 6,046 ft | 80.7 | 7,126 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.2 | 5,355 ft | 68.0 | 6,351 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.4 | 4,651 ft | 54.5 | 5,502 ft ▲ |
| December | 34.2 | 4,172 ft | 44.6 | 4,862 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 N49
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,690 ft — the air behaves like 7,679 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,692 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 N49 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rose Quartz Ranch reaches roughly 7,650 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 N49 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,172 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,604 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,690 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rose Quartz Ranch?
4,690 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is N49 (FAA), in Stagecoach, Nevada.