Havana, Illinois · field elev 488 ft

Density Altitude at Havana Regional (9I0)

Havana Regional sits at 488 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,466 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,466 ft station: HAVANA · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HAVANA (6 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 25.0 −1,704 ft 33.5 −1,104 ft
February 29.6 −1,378 ft 38.8 −737 ft
March 40.7 −606 ft 51.2 104 ft
April 52.4 184 ft 63.8 934 ft
May 63.7 927 ft 74.5 1,619 ft
June 73.1 1,530 ft 84.6 2,250 ft
July 76.6 1,751 ft 88.1 2,466 ft
August 74.4 1,612 ft 86.0 2,337 ft
September 66.9 1,134 ft 80.4 1,989 ft
October 54.9 350 ft 67.8 1,192 ft
November 42.1 −511 ft 52.4 184 ft
December 30.5 −1,315 ft 39.1 −716 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 9I0

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,459 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,459 ft

Field elevation 488 ft — the air behaves like 2,459 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 9I0 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Havana Regional reaches roughly 2,466 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 9I0 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,704 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,751 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 488 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Havana Regional?

488 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9I0 (FAA), in Havana, Illinois.