Yerington, Nevada · field elev 4,382 ft
Density Altitude at Yerington Municipal (O43)
From a field elevation of 4,382 ft, a typical July afternoon at Yerington Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,507 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 | 34.2 | 3,790 ft | 45.8 | 4,560 ft |
| February | 38.4 | 4,071 ft | 51.1 | 4,905 ft |
| March | 45.5 | 4,541 ft | 59.3 | 5,430 ft ▲ |
| April | 51.1 | 4,905 ft | 65.4 | 5,814 ft ▲ |
| May | 59.6 | 5,449 ft | 74.6 | 6,382 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.5 | 6,006 ft | 85.0 | 7,010 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.0 | 6,467 ft | 93.4 | 7,507 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.2 | 6,358 ft | 91.9 | 7,419 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.2 | 5,863 ft | 83.5 | 6,921 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.8 | 5,079 ft | 69.6 | 6,075 ft ▲ |
| November | 41.3 | 4,264 ft | 55.0 | 5,156 ft ▲ |
| December | 33.0 | 3,709 ft | 44.2 | 4,455 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 O43
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,382 ft — the air behaves like 7,483 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,384 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 O43 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Yerington Municipal reaches roughly 7,507 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 O43 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,709 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,467 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,382 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Yerington Municipal?
4,382 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is O43 (FAA), in Yerington, Nevada.