Coolidge, Arizona · field elev 1,576 ft

Density Altitude at Coolidge Municipal (P08)

Coolidge Municipal sits at 1,576 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (107 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,891 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,891 ft station: CASA GRANDE NM · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CASA GRANDE NM (8 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 52.3 1,523 ft 67.6 2,515 ft
February 55.5 1,734 ft 71.3 2,750 ft
March 61.7 2,137 ft 78.2 3,182 ft
April 68.6 2,579 ft 86.4 3,686 ft
May 77.2 3,120 ft 95.2 4,218 ft
June 86.6 3,699 ft 105.1 4,803 ft
July 91.8 4,014 ft 106.6 4,891 ft
August 90.8 3,953 ft 104.9 4,791 ft
September 85.2 3,613 ft 100.7 4,545 ft
October 73.4 2,882 ft 90.5 3,935 ft
November 60.8 2,079 ft 77.8 3,157 ft
December 51.6 1,477 ft 66.9 2,471 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 P08

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,914 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,914 ft

Field elevation 1,576 ft — the air behaves like 4,914 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at P08 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 107 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Coolidge Municipal reaches roughly 4,891 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 P08 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,477 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,014 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,576 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Coolidge Municipal?

1,576 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P08 (FAA), in Coolidge, Arizona.