Springer, New Mexico · field elev 5,894 ft

Density Altitude at Springer Municipal (S42)

Springer Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,894 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,069 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,175 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈9,069 ft station: SPRINGER · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SPRINGER (3 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 34.2 5,663 ft 50.6 6,731 ft ▲
February 36.3 5,802 ft 52.7 6,865 ft ▲
March 45.2 6,384 ft 62.2 7,462 ft ▲
April 51.2 6,770 ft 67.5 7,789 ft ▲
May 60.4 7,350 ft 76.0 8,305 ft ⚠
June 69.4 7,905 ft 85.9 8,894 ft ⚠
July 73.2 8,136 ft 88.9 9,069 ft ⚠
August 71.0 8,003 ft 86.4 8,923 ft ⚠
September 64.2 7,586 ft 80.1 8,550 ft ⚠
October 53.7 6,929 ft 70.8 7,991 ft ▲
November 42.6 6,216 ft 59.9 7,319 ft ▲
December 33.0 5,583 ft 49.4 6,655 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 S42

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 9,075 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 9,075 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,894 ft — the air behaves like 9,075 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at S42 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Springer Municipal reaches roughly 9,069 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 S42 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,583 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,136 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,894 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Springer Municipal?

5,894 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is S42 (FAA), in Springer, New Mexico.