Polacca, Arizona · field elev 5,573 ft
Density Altitude at Polacca (P10)
Polacca is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,573 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,711 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,138 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 | 31.2 | 5,065 ft | 44.9 | 5,970 ft ▲ |
| February | 35.6 | 5,359 ft | 49.3 | 6,254 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.2 | 5,794 ft | 57.9 | 6,801 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.7 | 6,215 ft | 65.5 | 7,274 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.8 | 6,731 ft | 74.5 | 7,825 ft ▲ |
| June | 66.2 | 7,318 ft | 85.6 | 8,488 ft ⚠ |
| July | 73.1 | 7,740 ft | 89.4 | 8,711 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.4 | 7,575 ft | 85.9 | 8,506 ft ⚠ |
| September | 63.1 | 7,126 ft | 79.1 | 8,102 ft ⚠ |
| October | 51.4 | 6,388 ft | 68.1 | 7,435 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.2 | 5,663 ft | 55.9 | 6,674 ft ▲ |
| December | 30.2 | 4,998 ft | 43.7 | 5,892 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 P10
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,573 ft — the air behaves like 8,688 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,575 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 P10 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Polacca reaches roughly 8,711 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 P10 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,998 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,740 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,573 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Polacca?
5,573 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P10 (FAA), in Polacca, Arizona.