Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area, Utah · field elev 4,167 ft

Density Altitude at Bullfrog Basin (U07)

From a field elevation of 4,167 ft, a typical July afternoon at Bullfrog Basin (100 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,609 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈7,609 ft station: BULLFROG BASIN · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BULLFROG BASIN (1 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 36.1 3,651 ft 46.3 4,328 ft
February 41.2 3,992 ft 52.8 4,750 ft
March 49.9 4,563 ft 63.3 5,419 ft ▲
April 57.7 5,064 ft 71.7 5,942 ft ▲
May 67.6 5,688 ft 81.8 6,557 ft ▲
June 79.0 6,388 ft 94.0 7,282 ft ▲
July 85.5 6,779 ft 99.6 7,609 ft ▲
August 82.5 6,600 ft 96.6 7,434 ft ▲
September 73.7 6,065 ft 87.9 6,922 ft ▲
October 59.8 5,198 ft 73.5 6,053 ft ▲
November 46.1 4,315 ft 58.3 5,103 ft ▲
December 35.9 3,638 ft 46.1 4,315 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 U07

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,632 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,632 ft caution

Field elevation 4,167 ft — the air behaves like 7,632 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at U07 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 100 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bullfrog Basin reaches roughly 7,609 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 U07 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,638 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,779 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,167 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Bullfrog Basin?

4,167 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U07 (FAA), in Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area, Utah.