Lakeport, California · field elev 1,380 ft

Density Altitude at Lampson Field (1O2)

Lampson Field sits at 1,380 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,752 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,752 ft station: CLEARLAKE 4 SE · 19 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CLEARLAKE 4 SE (19 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 43.7 706 ft 54.8 1,446 ft
February 45.7 841 ft 57.7 1,636 ft
March 48.5 1,029 ft 61.6 1,889 ft
April 52.8 1,314 ft 66.4 2,198 ft
May 58.8 1,708 ft 72.5 2,585 ft
June 67.3 2,256 ft 83.2 3,252 ft
July 73.6 2,655 ft 91.4 3,752 ft
August 72.4 2,579 ft 90.5 3,697 ft
September 67.9 2,294 ft 85.4 3,387 ft
October 59.3 1,740 ft 75.4 2,768 ft
November 49.5 1,095 ft 63.4 2,005 ft
December 43.7 706 ft 54.8 1,446 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 1O2

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,727 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,727 ft

Field elevation 1,380 ft — the air behaves like 3,727 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 1O2 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lampson Field reaches roughly 3,752 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 1O2 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 706 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,655 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,380 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Lampson Field?

1,380 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1O2 (FAA), in Lakeport, California.