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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 5,037 ft — the air behaves like 7,981 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,039 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 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.