Lowell, Indiana · field elev 672 ft
Density Altitude at Lowell (C97)
Lowell sits at 672 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,407 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 | 23.2 | −1,602 ft | 31.5 | −1,014 ft |
| February | 26.7 | −1,353 ft | 35.8 | −715 ft |
| March | 37.3 | −611 ft | 47.4 | 77 ft |
| April | 49.0 | 185 ft | 60.3 | 933 ft |
| May | 60.1 | 920 ft | 71.3 | 1,641 ft |
| June | 69.9 | 1,552 ft | 80.7 | 2,233 ft |
| July | 73.0 | 1,749 ft | 83.5 | 2,407 ft |
| August | 71.1 | 1,629 ft | 81.8 | 2,301 ft |
| September | 64.7 | 1,218 ft | 76.8 | 1,989 ft |
| October | 52.4 | 412 ft | 63.9 | 1,167 ft |
| November | 39.6 | −453 ft | 49.1 | 192 ft |
| December | 28.9 | −1,197 ft | 36.9 | −639 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 C97
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 672 ft — the air behaves like 2,438 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 673 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 C97 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lowell reaches roughly 2,407 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 C97 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,602 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,749 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 672 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lowell?
672 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is C97 (FAA), in Lowell, Indiana.