Lee Vining, California · field elev 6,802 ft
Density Altitude at Lee Vining (O24)
Lee Vining is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,802 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (84 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,891 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,089 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 | 30.8 | 6,560 ft | 40.9 | 7,224 ft ▲ |
| February | 33.4 | 6,733 ft | 44.1 | 7,430 ft ▲ |
| March | 39.3 | 7,120 ft | 51.0 | 7,871 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.2 | 7,501 ft | 57.9 | 8,304 ft ⚠ |
| May | 52.9 | 7,991 ft | 66.2 | 8,815 ft ⚠ |
| June | 61.9 | 8,551 ft | 76.6 | 9,442 ft ⚠ |
| July | 69.0 | 8,985 ft | 84.2 | 9,891 ft ⚠ |
| August | 67.6 | 8,900 ft | 83.0 | 9,821 ft ⚠ |
| September | 60.7 | 8,477 ft | 76.0 | 9,406 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.5 | 7,839 ft | 65.1 | 8,748 ft ⚠ |
| November | 40.3 | 7,185 ft | 52.9 | 7,991 ft ▲ |
| December | 32.0 | 6,640 ft | 42.3 | 7,314 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 O24
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,802 ft — the air behaves like 9,879 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,804 ft
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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 O24 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lee Vining reaches roughly 9,891 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 O24 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,560 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,985 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,802 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lee Vining?
6,802 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is O24 (FAA), in Lee Vining, California.