Cokeville, Wyoming · field elev 6,270 ft
Density Altitude at Cokeville Municipal (U06)
Cokeville Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,270 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,283 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,013 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 | 12.0 | 4,615 ft | 25.9 | 5,572 ft ▲ |
| February | 16.0 | 4,894 ft | 29.9 | 5,842 ft ▲ |
| March | 29.4 | 5,808 ft | 43.1 | 6,711 ft ▲ |
| April | 39.9 | 6,503 ft | 55.8 | 7,522 ft ▲ |
| May | 48.7 | 7,072 ft | 66.0 | 8,155 ft ⚠ |
| June | 56.4 | 7,559 ft | 75.1 | 8,707 ft ⚠ |
| July | 63.6 | 8,007 ft | 84.8 | 9,283 ft ⚠ |
| August | 61.3 | 7,865 ft | 82.7 | 9,160 ft ⚠ |
| September | 52.3 | 7,301 ft | 73.7 | 8,623 ft ⚠ |
| October | 41.3 | 6,594 ft | 61.2 | 7,859 ft ▲ |
| November | 27.6 | 5,687 ft | 43.2 | 6,718 ft ▲ |
| December | 14.3 | 4,776 ft | 27.3 | 5,667 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 U06
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,270 ft — the air behaves like 9,295 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,272 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 U06 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cokeville Municipal reaches roughly 9,283 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 U06 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,615 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,007 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,270 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cokeville Municipal?
6,270 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U06 (FAA), in Cokeville, Wyoming.