Panguitch, Utah · field elev 6,763 ft
Density Altitude at Panguitch Municipal (U55)
Panguitch Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,763 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (86 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,955 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,192 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 | 23.7 | 6,036 ft | 39.2 | 7,065 ft ▲ |
| February | 27.5 | 6,292 ft | 43.7 | 7,357 ft ▲ |
| March | 35.6 | 6,830 ft | 52.3 | 7,905 ft ▲ |
| April | 41.5 | 7,215 ft | 59.7 | 8,368 ft ⚠ |
| May | 50.4 | 7,785 ft | 69.3 | 8,956 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.2 | 8,399 ft | 81.5 | 9,685 ft ⚠ |
| July | 66.4 | 8,780 ft | 86.1 | 9,955 ft ⚠ |
| August | 63.8 | 8,621 ft | 83.2 | 9,785 ft ⚠ |
| September | 56.0 | 8,137 ft | 76.5 | 9,389 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.6 | 7,415 ft | 64.3 | 8,651 ft ⚠ |
| November | 32.9 | 6,652 ft | 50.3 | 7,779 ft ▲ |
| December | 23.1 | 5,995 ft | 39.0 | 7,052 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 U55
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,763 ft — the air behaves like 9,949 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,765 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 U55 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Panguitch Municipal reaches roughly 9,955 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 U55 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,995 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,780 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,763 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Panguitch Municipal?
6,763 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U55 (FAA), in Panguitch, Utah.