Columbia, California · field elev 2,121 ft
Density Altitude at Columbia (O22)
Columbia sits at 2,121 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,735 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.3 | 1,666 ft | 55.7 | 2,419 ft |
| February | 46.2 | 1,793 ft | 58.2 | 2,581 ft |
| March | 49.5 | 2,012 ft | 62.1 | 2,833 ft |
| April | 53.2 | 2,255 ft | 66.7 | 3,127 ft |
| May | 60.6 | 2,736 ft | 75.6 | 3,686 ft |
| June | 68.0 | 3,209 ft | 85.3 | 4,283 ft |
| July | 74.8 | 3,636 ft | 92.8 | 4,735 ft |
| August | 73.7 | 3,568 ft | 91.9 | 4,681 ft |
| September | 68.8 | 3,260 ft | 86.7 | 4,368 ft |
| October | 59.6 | 2,672 ft | 76.2 | 3,723 ft |
| November | 49.8 | 2,032 ft | 63.2 | 2,903 ft |
| December | 43.8 | 1,632 ft | 55.1 | 2,380 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 O22
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,121 ft — the air behaves like 4,747 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,122 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 O22 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Columbia reaches roughly 4,735 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 O22 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,632 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,636 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,121 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Columbia?
2,121 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is O22 (FAA), in Columbia, California.