Hanover, Indiana · field elev 473 ft

Density Altitude at Lee Bottom (64I)

Lee Bottom sits at 473 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,441 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,441 ft station: MADISON SEWAGE PLT · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MADISON SEWAGE PLT (8 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 33.0 −1,158 ft 42.2 −522 ft
February 35.7 −970 ft 46.5 −230 ft
March 44.8 −345 ft 56.6 444 ft
April 55.6 378 ft 68.2 1,199 ft
May 65.2 1,006 ft 76.6 1,733 ft
June 73.3 1,524 ft 84.2 2,207 ft
July 77.0 1,758 ft 88.0 2,441 ft
August 76.0 1,695 ft 87.0 2,380 ft
September 69.6 1,289 ft 81.4 2,033 ft
October 57.9 530 ft 69.8 1,302 ft
November 46.1 −257 ft 57.0 471 ft
December 37.7 −831 ft 46.5 −230 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 64I

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,441 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,441 ft

Field elevation 473 ft — the air behaves like 2,441 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 64I in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lee Bottom reaches roughly 2,441 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 64I on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,158 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,758 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 473 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Lee Bottom?

473 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 64I (FAA), in Hanover, Indiana.