Douglas, Arizona · field elev 4,146 ft
Density Altitude at Cochise College (P03)
From a field elevation of 4,146 ft, a typical June afternoon at Cochise College (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,374 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 | 45.1 | 4,223 ft | 62.2 | 5,324 ft ▲ |
| February | 48.6 | 4,452 ft | 65.7 | 5,544 ft ▲ |
| March | 54.2 | 4,815 ft | 72.1 | 5,941 ft ▲ |
| April | 60.5 | 5,216 ft | 79.1 | 6,369 ft ▲ |
| May | 68.8 | 5,737 ft | 87.3 | 6,861 ft ▲ |
| June | 77.9 | 6,296 ft | 96.0 | 7,374 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.3 | 6,381 ft | 93.6 | 7,234 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.7 | 6,284 ft | 91.5 | 7,110 ft ▲ |
| September | 73.6 | 6,033 ft | 88.8 | 6,950 ft ▲ |
| October | 64.0 | 5,437 ft | 81.5 | 6,514 ft ▲ |
| November | 52.8 | 4,724 ft | 70.7 | 5,855 ft ▲ |
| December | 44.8 | 4,203 ft | 61.4 | 5,273 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 P03
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,146 ft — the air behaves like 7,374 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,148 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 P03 in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cochise College reaches roughly 7,374 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 P03 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,203 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,381 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,146 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cochise College?
4,146 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P03 (FAA), in Douglas, Arizona.