Vevay, Indiana · field elev 484 ft

Density Altitude at Robinson (8I1)

Robinson sits at 484 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,485 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,485 ft station: VEVAY · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at VEVAY (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 33.4 −1,116 ft 41.3 −570 ft
February 36.9 −873 ft 46.1 −244 ft
March 45.8 −264 ft 56.6 458 ft
April 56.8 471 ft 69.1 1,270 ft
May 66.4 1,097 ft 77.8 1,822 ft
June 73.8 1,570 ft 84.6 2,245 ft
July 77.8 1,822 ft 88.5 2,485 ft
August 76.7 1,753 ft 87.6 2,430 ft
September 70.0 1,328 ft 81.4 2,047 ft
October 58.0 550 ft 69.4 1,289 ft
November 46.1 −244 ft 55.9 412 ft
December 37.4 −839 ft 44.9 −325 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 8I1

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,516 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,516 ft

Field elevation 484 ft — the air behaves like 2,516 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 8I1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Robinson reaches roughly 2,485 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 8I1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,116 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,822 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 484 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Robinson?

484 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8I1 (FAA), in Vevay, Indiana.