Hardinsburg, Kentucky · field elev 732 ft

Density Altitude at Breckinridge County (I93)

Breckinridge County sits at 732 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,744 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,744 ft station: CORNERS · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CORNERS (11 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 32.2 −890 ft 42.2 −200 ft
February 34.8 −709 ft 46.5 91 ft
March 43.5 −112 ft 56.4 751 ft
April 53.9 586 ft 67.8 1,492 ft
May 63.7 1,228 ft 76.3 2,031 ft
June 71.8 1,747 ft 83.8 2,498 ft
July 75.4 1,975 ft 87.8 2,744 ft
August 73.9 1,880 ft 87.1 2,702 ft
September 67.8 1,492 ft 81.3 2,344 ft
October 55.6 698 ft 70.0 1,632 ft
November 43.7 −98 ft 56.3 744 ft
December 36.2 −612 ft 46.2 71 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 I93

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,757 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,757 ft

Field elevation 732 ft — the air behaves like 2,757 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at I93 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Breckinridge County reaches roughly 2,744 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 I93 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −890 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,975 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 732 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Breckinridge County?

732 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is I93 (FAA), in Hardinsburg, Kentucky.