Tombstone, Arizona · field elev 4,733 ft
Density Altitude at Tombstone Municipal (P29)
Tombstone Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,733 ft of elevation, a typical June afternoon (96 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,088 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,355 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 | 49.6 | 5,240 ft | 61.6 | 6,005 ft ▲ |
| February | 52.2 | 5,408 ft | 64.3 | 6,174 ft ▲ |
| March | 57.7 | 5,759 ft | 71.3 | 6,607 ft ▲ |
| April | 64.0 | 6,155 ft | 78.6 | 7,052 ft ▲ |
| May | 72.0 | 6,650 ft | 86.9 | 7,548 ft ▲ |
| June | 81.0 | 7,196 ft | 96.1 | 8,088 ft ⚠ |
| July | 81.2 | 7,208 ft | 94.0 | 7,966 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.4 | 7,100 ft | 91.6 | 7,825 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.3 | 6,913 ft | 89.0 | 7,673 ft ▲ |
| October | 67.9 | 6,398 ft | 81.4 | 7,220 ft ▲ |
| November | 57.7 | 5,759 ft | 70.3 | 6,546 ft ▲ |
| December | 49.4 | 5,227 ft | 61.0 | 5,967 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 P29
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,733 ft — the air behaves like 8,082 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,735 ft
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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 P29 in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tombstone Municipal reaches roughly 8,088 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 P29 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,227 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,208 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,733 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tombstone Municipal?
4,733 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is P29 (FAA), in Tombstone, Arizona.