Reserve, New Mexico · field elev 6,365 ft
Density Altitude at Reserve (T16)
Reserve is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,365 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (92 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,812 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,447 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 | 37.1 | 6,437 ft | 56.9 | 7,707 ft ▲ |
| February | 40.0 | 6,627 ft | 60.9 | 7,956 ft ▲ |
| March | 45.7 | 6,996 ft | 67.2 | 8,344 ft ⚠ |
| April | 51.5 | 7,367 ft | 74.8 | 8,805 ft ⚠ |
| May | 58.4 | 7,801 ft | 81.4 | 9,198 ft ⚠ |
| June | 67.4 | 8,356 ft | 91.0 | 9,760 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.6 | 8,672 ft | 91.9 | 9,812 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.6 | 8,551 ft | 89.1 | 9,649 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.9 | 8,203 ft | 85.1 | 9,416 ft ⚠ |
| October | 54.6 | 7,563 ft | 75.9 | 8,871 ft ⚠ |
| November | 45.0 | 6,951 ft | 65.4 | 8,234 ft ⚠ |
| December | 37.1 | 6,437 ft | 56.9 | 7,707 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 T16
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,365 ft — the air behaves like 9,817 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,367 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 T16 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Reserve reaches roughly 9,812 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 T16 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,437 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,672 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,365 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Reserve?
6,365 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T16 (FAA), in Reserve, New Mexico.