Hendersonville, North Carolina · field elev 2,084 ft
Density Altitude at Hendersonville (0A7)
Hendersonville sits at 2,084 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,189 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.3 | 1,146 ft | 48.1 | 1,873 ft |
| February | 40.6 | 1,371 ft | 52.2 | 2,144 ft |
| March | 46.8 | 1,787 ft | 58.9 | 2,581 ft |
| April | 55.5 | 2,360 ft | 68.3 | 3,183 ft |
| May | 63.7 | 2,890 ft | 75.4 | 3,628 ft |
| June | 70.7 | 3,334 ft | 81.5 | 4,005 ft |
| July | 74.2 | 3,554 ft | 84.5 | 4,189 ft |
| August | 72.8 | 3,466 ft | 82.8 | 4,085 ft |
| September | 67.0 | 3,100 ft | 77.5 | 3,759 ft |
| October | 56.6 | 2,432 ft | 68.6 | 3,202 ft |
| November | 46.5 | 1,767 ft | 58.7 | 2,568 ft |
| December | 39.9 | 1,323 ft | 50.7 | 2,045 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 0A7
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,084 ft — the air behaves like 4,219 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,085 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 0A7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hendersonville reaches roughly 4,189 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 0A7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,146 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,554 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,084 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hendersonville?
2,084 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0A7 (FAA), in Hendersonville, North Carolina.