Converse, Indiana · field elev 840 ft
Density Altitude at Converse (1I8)
Converse sits at 840 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,630 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 | 25.4 | −1,234 ft | 33.0 | −700 ft |
| February | 28.2 | −1,036 ft | 37.0 | −422 ft |
| March | 38.0 | −354 ft | 48.1 | 333 ft |
| April | 49.6 | 433 ft | 61.2 | 1,198 ft |
| May | 60.6 | 1,159 ft | 72.0 | 1,892 ft |
| June | 70.0 | 1,765 ft | 80.8 | 2,444 ft |
| July | 73.2 | 1,968 ft | 83.8 | 2,630 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 1,848 ft | 82.0 | 2,519 ft |
| September | 64.9 | 1,438 ft | 76.6 | 2,182 ft |
| October | 53.0 | 660 ft | 64.2 | 1,393 ft |
| November | 40.7 | −168 ft | 49.7 | 440 ft |
| December | 30.5 | −875 ft | 38.0 | −354 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 1I8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 840 ft — the air behaves like 2,643 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 841 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 1I8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Converse reaches roughly 2,630 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 1I8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,234 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,968 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 840 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Converse?
840 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1I8 (FAA), in Converse, Indiana.