Bethel, Maine · field elev 674 ft

Density Altitude at Bethel Regional (0B1)

Bethel Regional sits at 674 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,136 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,136 ft station: RUMFORD 6SW · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at RUMFORD 6SW (9 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 16.6 −2,075 ft 26.7 −1,350 ft
February 18.3 −1,952 ft 29.4 −1,159 ft
March 27.3 −1,308 ft 37.5 −595 ft
April 40.7 −375 ft 52.1 395 ft
May 52.8 441 ft 64.7 1,221 ft
June 62.6 1,085 ft 74.2 1,828 ft
July 67.3 1,388 ft 79.1 2,136 ft
August 65.8 1,292 ft 78.0 2,067 ft
September 58.0 785 ft 70.7 1,606 ft
October 46.0 −14 ft 57.1 725 ft
November 35.0 −768 ft 44.4 −123 ft
December 24.2 −1,528 ft 33.0 −907 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,129 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,129 ft

Field elevation 674 ft — the air behaves like 2,129 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0B1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bethel Regional reaches roughly 2,136 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 0B1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,075 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,388 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 674 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Bethel Regional?

674 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0B1 (FAA), in Bethel, Maine.