Not only can the aircraft’s engine performance be affected, but the aerodynamics involved with flying can vary as well. This is where density altitude and additional altitude definitions are ...

If the air density is higher, the aircraft will perform like it is actually at a lower altitude. Conversely, if the air density is lower, the aircraft will perform as if it is flying at a higher ...

At nearly 8,000 feet elevation, ASE’s density altitude affects aircraft performance year-round, especially in summer. The sloped runway, opposite direction operations, and congestion in the ...