Beaver, Utah · field elev 5,863 ft
Density Altitude at Beaver Municipal (U52)
Beaver Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,863 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (90 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,119 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,256 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 | 30.4 | 5,371 ft | 44.6 | 6,307 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.7 | 5,658 ft | 48.8 | 6,578 ft ▲ |
| March | 41.7 | 6,119 ft | 57.8 | 7,149 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.2 | 6,540 ft | 64.6 | 7,573 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.5 | 7,067 ft | 73.9 | 8,141 ft ⚠ |
| June | 65.7 | 7,640 ft | 84.9 | 8,797 ft ⚠ |
| July | 72.2 | 8,038 ft | 90.4 | 9,119 ft ⚠ |
| August | 70.2 | 7,916 ft | 87.4 | 8,944 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.4 | 7,436 ft | 80.5 | 8,537 ft ⚠ |
| October | 50.2 | 6,668 ft | 67.8 | 7,770 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.9 | 5,935 ft | 55.1 | 6,979 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.4 | 5,304 ft | 42.9 | 6,197 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 U52
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,863 ft — the air behaves like 9,096 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,865 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 U52 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Beaver Municipal reaches roughly 9,119 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 U52 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,304 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,038 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,863 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Beaver Municipal?
5,863 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U52 (FAA), in Beaver, Utah.