Moore, Idaho · field elev 6,193 ft
Density Altitude at Antelope Valley (U92)
Antelope Valley is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,193 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (83 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,102 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,909 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 | 20.1 | 5,081 ft | 27.3 | 5,571 ft ▲ |
| February | 22.2 | 5,225 ft | 29.5 | 5,719 ft ▲ |
| March | 31.5 | 5,853 ft | 39.9 | 6,408 ft ▲ |
| April | 41.2 | 6,493 ft | 51.4 | 7,149 ft ▲ |
| May | 51.1 | 7,130 ft | 62.4 | 7,839 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.1 | 7,634 ft | 71.8 | 8,415 ft ⚠ |
| July | 69.6 | 8,281 ft | 83.3 | 9,102 ft ⚠ |
| August | 68.0 | 8,184 ft | 81.6 | 9,002 ft ⚠ |
| September | 58.1 | 7,572 ft | 71.0 | 8,366 ft ⚠ |
| October | 44.6 | 6,714 ft | 55.5 | 7,409 ft ▲ |
| November | 30.5 | 5,786 ft | 39.0 | 6,349 ft ▲ |
| December | 20.4 | 5,102 ft | 27.3 | 5,571 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 U92
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,193 ft — the air behaves like 9,084 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,195 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 U92 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Antelope Valley reaches roughly 9,102 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 U92 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,081 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,281 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,193 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Antelope Valley?
6,193 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is U92 (FAA), in Moore, Idaho.