Holbrook, Arizona · field elev 5,262 ft
Density Altitude at Holbrook Municipal (P14)
Holbrook Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,262 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (94 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,610 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,348 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 | 36.5 | 5,034 ft | 51.3 | 6,000 ft ▲ |
| February | 41.0 | 5,331 ft | 57.1 | 6,369 ft ▲ |
| March | 47.9 | 5,781 ft | 65.2 | 6,876 ft ▲ |
| April | 54.7 | 6,217 ft | 72.1 | 7,301 ft ▲ |
| May | 63.6 | 6,777 ft | 81.4 | 7,862 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.2 | 7,368 ft | 91.5 | 8,458 ft ⚠ |
| July | 78.3 | 7,676 ft | 94.1 | 8,610 ft ⚠ |
| August | 76.2 | 7,550 ft | 91.0 | 8,429 ft ⚠ |
| September | 69.6 | 7,148 ft | 85.6 | 8,112 ft ⚠ |
| October | 57.7 | 6,407 ft | 74.8 | 7,465 ft ▲ |
| November | 44.9 | 5,587 ft | 61.1 | 6,621 ft ▲ |
| December | 35.6 | 4,974 ft | 49.8 | 5,904 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 P14
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,262 ft — the air behaves like 8,604 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,264 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 P14 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Holbrook Municipal reaches roughly 8,610 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 P14 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,974 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,676 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,262 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Holbrook Municipal?
5,262 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P14 (FAA), in Holbrook, Arizona.