Nephi, Utah · field elev 5,022 ft
Density Altitude at Nephi Municipal (U14)
Nephi Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,022 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,051 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,029 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 | 28.4 | 4,192 ft | 36.9 | 4,764 ft |
| February | 33.2 | 4,516 ft | 42.4 | 5,127 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.9 | 5,094 ft | 53.2 | 5,827 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.6 | 5,466 ft | 59.5 | 6,227 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.0 | 6,069 ft | 69.9 | 6,874 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.2 | 6,707 ft | 81.5 | 7,577 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.4 | 7,209 ft | 89.5 | 8,051 ft ⚠ |
| August | 73.4 | 7,088 ft | 87.1 | 7,910 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.1 | 6,515 ft | 77.9 | 7,361 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.9 | 5,679 ft | 63.7 | 6,490 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.7 | 4,883 ft | 49.3 | 5,576 ft ▲ |
| December | 28.3 | 4,185 ft | 36.8 | 4,757 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 U14
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,022 ft — the air behaves like 8,081 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,024 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 U14 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nephi Municipal reaches roughly 8,051 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 U14 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,185 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,209 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,022 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Nephi Municipal?
5,022 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U14 (FAA), in Nephi, Utah.