Cibecue, Arizona · field elev 5,037 ft

Density Altitude at Cibecue (Z95)

Cibecue is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,037 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (88 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,005 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,968 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈8,005 ft station: PLEASANT VALLEY · 31 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PLEASANT VALLEY (31 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 39.0 4,922 ft 52.9 5,826 ft ▲
February 41.3 5,073 ft 55.6 5,998 ft ▲
March 46.2 5,394 ft 61.4 6,364 ft ▲
April 51.7 5,749 ft 67.8 6,763 ft ▲
May 58.9 6,207 ft 76.2 7,276 ft ▲
June 67.8 6,763 ft 86.4 7,887 ft ▲
July 73.8 7,130 ft 88.4 8,005 ft ⚠
August 72.8 7,069 ft 86.5 7,893 ft ▲
September 66.8 6,701 ft 81.9 7,619 ft ▲
October 56.2 6,036 ft 72.4 7,045 ft ▲
November 45.9 5,374 ft 61.6 6,377 ft ▲
December 38.7 4,902 ft 52.4 5,794 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 Z95

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 7,981 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 7,981 ft caution

Field elevation 5,037 ft — the air behaves like 7,981 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at Z95 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cibecue reaches roughly 8,005 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 Z95 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,902 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,130 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,037 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Cibecue?

5,037 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Z95 (FAA), in Cibecue, Arizona.