Hobart, Indiana · field elev 630 ft

Density Altitude at Hobart Sky Ranch (3HO)

Hobart Sky Ranch sits at 630 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,238 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,238 ft station: INDIANA DUNES NL · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at INDIANA DUNES NL (10 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 24.9 −1,533 ft 32.1 −1,025 ft
February 28.3 −1,292 ft 35.5 −788 ft
March 37.7 −636 ft 45.6 −96 ft
April 48.4 93 ft 57.2 678 ft
May 59.0 796 ft 68.4 1,405 ft
June 68.5 1,411 ft 77.5 1,982 ft
July 73.0 1,698 ft 81.6 2,238 ft
August 71.6 1,609 ft 80.0 2,138 ft
September 65.3 1,205 ft 74.3 1,780 ft
October 53.5 433 ft 62.3 1,011 ft
November 41.5 −375 ft 48.7 113 ft
December 30.8 −1,116 ft 37.4 −657 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 3HO

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,262 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,262 ft

Field elevation 630 ft — the air behaves like 2,262 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 3HO in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hobart Sky Ranch reaches roughly 2,238 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 3HO on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,533 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,698 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 630 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Hobart Sky Ranch?

630 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3HO (FAA), in Hobart, Indiana.