Philippi, West Virginia · field elev 1,755 ft
Density Altitude at Philippi/Barbour County Regional (79D)
Philippi/Barbour County Regional sits at 1,755 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,654 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 | 29.8 | 220 ft | 40.0 | 921 ft |
| February | 32.0 | 372 ft | 43.4 | 1,151 ft |
| March | 39.5 | 887 ft | 51.5 | 1,692 ft |
| April | 50.1 | 1,599 ft | 64.0 | 2,505 ft |
| May | 59.2 | 2,196 ft | 72.2 | 3,026 ft |
| June | 67.0 | 2,697 ft | 78.8 | 3,438 ft |
| July | 71.0 | 2,950 ft | 82.3 | 3,654 ft |
| August | 69.8 | 2,874 ft | 81.8 | 3,623 ft |
| September | 63.4 | 2,467 ft | 75.9 | 3,257 ft |
| October | 51.9 | 1,718 ft | 65.1 | 2,575 ft |
| November | 42.2 | 1,070 ft | 54.2 | 1,869 ft |
| December | 34.7 | 559 ft | 44.9 | 1,252 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 79D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,755 ft — the air behaves like 3,635 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,756 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 79D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Philippi/Barbour County Regional reaches roughly 3,654 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 79D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 220 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,950 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,755 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Philippi/Barbour County Regional?
1,755 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 79D (FAA), in Philippi, West Virginia.