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.

worst typical month: July · ≈8,610 ft station: HOLBROOK · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HOLBROOK (2 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 8,604 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 8,604 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,262 ft — the air behaves like 8,604 ft.

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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.