Bisbee, Arizona · field elev 4,790 ft
Density Altitude at Bisbee Municipal (P04)
From a field elevation of 4,790 ft, a typical June afternoon at Bisbee Municipal (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,759 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 | 44.0 | 4,946 ft | 55.8 | 5,708 ft ▲ |
| February | 47.2 | 5,155 ft | 59.7 | 5,955 ft ▲ |
| March | 52.6 | 5,503 ft | 66.9 | 6,405 ft ▲ |
| April | 58.7 | 5,892 ft | 73.4 | 6,805 ft ▲ |
| May | 66.0 | 6,349 ft | 80.9 | 7,260 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.7 | 6,885 ft | 89.3 | 7,759 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.3 | 6,921 ft | 87.4 | 7,647 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.9 | 6,775 ft | 84.8 | 7,493 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.0 | 6,535 ft | 81.6 | 7,302 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.3 | 6,056 ft | 74.9 | 6,897 ft ▲ |
| November | 51.4 | 5,426 ft | 64.0 | 6,225 ft ▲ |
| December | 44.4 | 4,972 ft | 56.2 | 5,733 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 P04
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,790 ft — the air behaves like 7,741 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,792 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 P04 in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bisbee Municipal reaches roughly 7,759 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 P04 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,946 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,921 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,790 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bisbee Municipal?
4,790 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P04 (FAA), in Bisbee, Arizona.