Dexter, Maine · field elev 533 ft
Density Altitude at Dexter Regional (1B0)
Dexter Regional sits at 533 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,932 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 | 16.9 | −2,231 ft | 26.6 | −1,534 ft |
| February | 19.1 | −2,071 ft | 29.4 | −1,336 ft |
| March | 28.7 | −1,385 ft | 38.9 | −674 ft |
| April | 40.6 | −557 ft | 51.1 | 153 ft |
| May | 53.2 | 293 ft | 63.8 | 989 ft |
| June | 62.1 | 879 ft | 72.7 | 1,560 ft |
| July | 67.8 | 1,247 ft | 78.6 | 1,932 ft |
| August | 66.8 | 1,183 ft | 77.8 | 1,882 ft |
| September | 59.1 | 683 ft | 70.3 | 1,407 ft |
| October | 46.8 | −135 ft | 56.9 | 538 ft |
| November | 34.9 | −951 ft | 43.6 | −352 ft |
| December | 23.5 | −1,755 ft | 31.6 | −1,181 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 1B0
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 533 ft — the air behaves like 1,957 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 534 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 1B0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dexter Regional reaches roughly 1,932 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 1B0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,231 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,247 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 533 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dexter Regional?
533 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1B0 (FAA), in Dexter, Maine.