Springfield, Kentucky · field elev 871 ft
Density Altitude at Lebanon Springfield/George Hoerter Field (6I2)
Lebanon Springfield/George Hoerter Field sits at 871 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,914 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 | 33.9 | −598 ft | 43.7 | 74 ft |
| February | 37.0 | −384 ft | 48.5 | 398 ft |
| March | 44.9 | 156 ft | 57.8 | 1,015 ft |
| April | 54.9 | 824 ft | 68.8 | 1,726 ft |
| May | 64.6 | 1,457 ft | 77.1 | 2,251 ft |
| June | 72.4 | 1,955 ft | 84.7 | 2,724 ft |
| July | 76.2 | 2,195 ft | 87.8 | 2,914 ft |
| August | 74.8 | 2,107 ft | 87.2 | 2,877 ft |
| September | 68.4 | 1,701 ft | 81.9 | 2,551 ft |
| October | 56.9 | 956 ft | 71.0 | 1,867 ft |
| November | 45.6 | 203 ft | 58.2 | 1,041 ft |
| December | 37.9 | −322 ft | 47.9 | 358 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 6I2
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 871 ft — the air behaves like 2,926 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 872 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 6I2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lebanon Springfield/George Hoerter Field reaches roughly 2,914 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 6I2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −598 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,195 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 871 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lebanon Springfield/George Hoerter Field?
871 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6I2 (FAA), in Springfield, Kentucky.