Richwood, West Virginia · field elev 2,486 ft
Density Altitude at Richwood Municipal (3I4)
Richwood Municipal sits at 2,486 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,262 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 | 28.7 | 1,055 ft | 37.6 | 1,666 ft |
| February | 31.1 | 1,221 ft | 40.6 | 1,869 ft |
| March | 38.8 | 1,748 ft | 48.4 | 2,390 ft |
| April | 49.6 | 2,469 ft | 60.1 | 3,153 ft |
| May | 58.3 | 3,037 ft | 68.4 | 3,682 ft |
| June | 65.0 | 3,466 ft | 74.2 | 4,045 ft |
| July | 68.7 | 3,700 ft | 77.7 | 4,262 ft |
| August | 67.7 | 3,637 ft | 76.7 | 4,200 ft |
| September | 62.5 | 3,307 ft | 72.1 | 3,914 ft |
| October | 52.6 | 2,667 ft | 62.6 | 3,313 ft |
| November | 42.0 | 1,964 ft | 51.2 | 2,575 ft |
| December | 33.6 | 1,393 ft | 42.0 | 1,964 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 3I4
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,486 ft — the air behaves like 4,280 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,488 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 3I4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Richwood Municipal reaches roughly 4,262 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 3I4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,055 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,700 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,486 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Richwood Municipal?
2,486 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3I4 (FAA), in Richwood, West Virginia.