Cuba, New Mexico · field elev 6,840 ft
Density Altitude at Cuba Landing Strip (NM2)
Cuba Landing Strip is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,840 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (87 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,083 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,243 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 | 28.4 | 6,447 ft | 43.0 | 7,406 ft ▲ |
| February | 33.2 | 6,767 ft | 47.0 | 7,663 ft ▲ |
| March | 40.3 | 7,232 ft | 56.0 | 8,232 ft ⚠ |
| April | 46.7 | 7,644 ft | 64.3 | 8,745 ft ⚠ |
| May | 54.8 | 8,157 ft | 73.5 | 9,303 ft ⚠ |
| June | 64.7 | 8,770 ft | 84.6 | 9,960 ft ⚠ |
| July | 70.2 | 9,104 ft | 86.7 | 10,083 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.3 | 8,989 ft | 84.1 | 9,931 ft ⚠ |
| September | 61.1 | 8,548 ft | 78.5 | 9,601 ft ⚠ |
| October | 49.0 | 7,790 ft | 66.6 | 8,886 ft ⚠ |
| November | 38.3 | 7,101 ft | 53.7 | 8,087 ft ⚠ |
| December | 29.7 | 6,534 ft | 43.5 | 7,439 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 NM2
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,840 ft — the air behaves like 10,100 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,842 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 NM2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cuba Landing Strip reaches roughly 10,083 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 NM2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,447 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 9,104 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,840 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cuba Landing Strip?
6,840 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is NM2 (FAA), in Cuba, New Mexico.