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.

worst typical month: July · ≈8,051 ft station: NEPHI · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NEPHI (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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 8,081 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 8,081 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,022 ft — the air behaves like 8,081 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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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.