Sheridan, Indiana · field elev 936 ft
Density Altitude at Sheridan (5I4)
Sheridan sits at 936 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,803 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 | 25.8 | −1,086 ft | 34.6 | −469 ft |
| February | 29.3 | −839 ft | 38.9 | −172 ft |
| March | 39.1 | −159 ft | 49.7 | 559 ft |
| April | 50.6 | 619 ft | 62.6 | 1,407 ft |
| May | 61.7 | 1,349 ft | 73.4 | 2,098 ft |
| June | 70.8 | 1,934 ft | 82.1 | 2,642 ft |
| July | 73.3 | 2,092 ft | 84.7 | 2,803 ft |
| August | 71.6 | 1,984 ft | 83.5 | 2,729 ft |
| September | 65.5 | 1,595 ft | 78.5 | 2,418 ft |
| October | 53.7 | 825 ft | 66.0 | 1,627 ft |
| November | 41.4 | −1 ft | 51.4 | 672 ft |
| December | 31.3 | −699 ft | 39.6 | −124 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 5I4
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 936 ft — the air behaves like 2,821 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 937 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 5I4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sheridan reaches roughly 2,803 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 5I4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,086 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,092 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 936 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sheridan?
936 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5I4 (FAA), in Sheridan, Indiana.