Orleans, Indiana · field elev 655 ft

Density Altitude at Orleans (7I4)

Orleans sits at 655 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,577 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,577 ft station: PAOLI · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PAOLI (7 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 30.8 −1,085 ft 40.2 −433 ft
February 34.4 −833 ft 44.8 −119 ft
March 43.1 −235 ft 54.6 537 ft
April 53.9 491 ft 66.8 1,333 ft
May 64.0 1,152 ft 75.9 1,912 ft
June 72.2 1,678 ft 83.5 2,386 ft
July 75.6 1,893 ft 86.6 2,577 ft
August 74.1 1,798 ft 85.9 2,534 ft
September 66.8 1,333 ft 79.6 2,144 ft
October 55.2 577 ft 68.3 1,429 ft
November 43.8 −187 ft 55.0 563 ft
December 34.8 −805 ft 44.1 −167 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 7I4

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,602 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,602 ft

Field elevation 655 ft — the air behaves like 2,602 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 7I4 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Orleans reaches roughly 2,577 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 7I4 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,085 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,893 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 655 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Orleans?

655 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7I4 (FAA), in Orleans, Indiana.