Chandler, Arizona · field elev 1,179 ft

Density Altitude at Stellar Airpark (P19)

Stellar Airpark sits at 1,179 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (106 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,371 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,371 ft station: TEMPE ASU · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TEMPE ASU (9 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 54.5 1,178 ft 70.6 2,219 ft
February 57.3 1,362 ft 73.7 2,415 ft
March 63.1 1,739 ft 80.4 2,834 ft
April 68.9 2,111 ft 86.9 3,234 ft
May 77.1 2,628 ft 95.0 3,724 ft
June 85.3 3,136 ft 103.7 4,241 ft
July 90.9 3,477 ft 105.9 4,371 ft
August 89.9 3,416 ft 104.8 4,306 ft
September 84.9 3,111 ft 100.8 4,070 ft
October 73.6 2,409 ft 91.0 3,483 ft
November 62.0 1,668 ft 79.0 2,747 ft
December 53.5 1,112 ft 69.3 2,136 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 P19

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,376 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,376 ft

Field elevation 1,179 ft — the air behaves like 4,376 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at P19 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 106 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stellar Airpark reaches roughly 4,371 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 P19 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,112 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,477 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,179 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Stellar Airpark?

1,179 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P19 (FAA), in Chandler, Arizona.