Seligman, Arizona · field elev 5,237 ft
Density Altitude at Seligman (P23)
Seligman is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,237 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (93 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,504 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,267 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 | 38.9 | 5,162 ft | 53.9 | 6,135 ft ▲ |
| February | 41.3 | 5,320 ft | 57.4 | 6,357 ft ▲ |
| March | 46.6 | 5,666 ft | 64.0 | 6,771 ft ▲ |
| April | 52.3 | 6,033 ft | 70.8 | 7,191 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.1 | 6,527 ft | 79.3 | 7,706 ft ▲ |
| June | 69.2 | 7,093 ft | 89.9 | 8,335 ft ⚠ |
| July | 75.1 | 7,453 ft | 92.8 | 8,504 ft ⚠ |
| August | 73.4 | 7,349 ft | 90.7 | 8,381 ft ⚠ |
| September | 67.2 | 6,969 ft | 85.3 | 8,064 ft ⚠ |
| October | 56.6 | 6,307 ft | 75.0 | 7,447 ft ▲ |
| November | 46.0 | 5,627 ft | 63.0 | 6,709 ft ▲ |
| December | 38.0 | 5,103 ft | 53.1 | 6,084 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 P23
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,237 ft — the air behaves like 8,516 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,239 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 P23 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Seligman reaches roughly 8,504 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 P23 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,103 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,453 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,237 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Seligman?
5,237 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P23 (FAA), in Seligman, Arizona.