Lincoln, Illinois · field elev 594 ft

Density Altitude at Logan County (KAAA)

Logan County sits at 594 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,435 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,435 ft station: LINCOLN · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LINCOLN (1 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 26.1 −1,493 ft 34.5 −902 ft
February 30.6 −1,175 ft 39.5 −557 ft
March 41.4 −427 ft 51.7 269 ft
April 52.6 329 ft 64.4 1,103 ft
May 63.6 1,051 ft 74.8 1,768 ft
June 72.3 1,609 ft 83.3 2,299 ft
July 74.6 1,755 ft 85.5 2,435 ft
August 72.6 1,628 ft 84.0 2,342 ft
September 66.3 1,226 ft 79.2 2,044 ft
October 54.1 428 ft 66.3 1,226 ft
November 41.7 −406 ft 51.4 249 ft
December 31.1 −1,140 ft 39.2 −577 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 KAAA

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,466 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,466 ft

Field elevation 594 ft — the air behaves like 2,466 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KAAA in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Logan County reaches roughly 2,435 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 KAAA on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,493 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,755 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 594 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Logan County?

594 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAAA (ICAO) / AAA (FAA), in Lincoln, Illinois.