Evansville, Indiana · field elev 380 ft
Density Altitude at Skylane (3EV)
Skylane sits at 380 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,389 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 | 34.9 | −1,142 ft | 42.3 | −631 ft |
| February | 39.4 | −830 ft | 48.0 | −244 ft |
| March | 48.4 | −217 ft | 58.0 | 422 ft |
| April | 59.5 | 520 ft | 69.9 | 1,194 ft |
| May | 68.1 | 1,078 ft | 78.0 | 1,707 ft |
| June | 76.7 | 1,625 ft | 86.5 | 2,236 ft |
| July | 80.0 | 1,832 ft | 89.0 | 2,389 ft |
| August | 79.3 | 1,789 ft | 88.8 | 2,377 ft |
| September | 72.7 | 1,372 ft | 83.5 | 2,050 ft |
| October | 61.6 | 657 ft | 72.3 | 1,347 ft |
| November | 49.0 | −177 ft | 57.6 | 395 ft |
| December | 39.7 | −809 ft | 46.8 | −325 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 3EV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 380 ft — the air behaves like 2,389 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 381 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 3EV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Skylane reaches roughly 2,389 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 3EV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,142 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,832 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 380 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Skylane?
380 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3EV (FAA), in Evansville, Indiana.