Eminence, Indiana · field elev 791 ft

Density Altitude at Pam'S Place (78I)

Pam'S Place sits at 791 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,533 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,533 ft station: GREENCASTLE 1 W · 14 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GREENCASTLE 1 W (14 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 25.6 −1,282 ft 34.4 −664 ft
February 29.5 −1,006 ft 39.2 −332 ft
March 39.5 −312 ft 50.3 419 ft
April 50.4 426 ft 62.2 1,203 ft
May 60.6 1,099 ft 72.0 1,832 ft
June 69.3 1,660 ft 80.4 2,360 ft
July 72.2 1,845 ft 83.2 2,533 ft
August 70.8 1,756 ft 82.2 2,471 ft
September 64.4 1,345 ft 76.9 2,141 ft
October 52.8 586 ft 64.8 1,371 ft
November 40.6 −236 ft 51.0 466 ft
December 30.8 −915 ft 39.4 −318 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 78I

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,521 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,521 ft

Field elevation 791 ft — the air behaves like 2,521 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 78I in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pam'S Place reaches roughly 2,533 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 78I on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,282 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,845 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 791 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Pam'S Place?

791 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 78I (FAA), in Eminence, Indiana.