Anderson, Indiana · field elev 919 ft
Density Altitude at Anderson Regional (KAID)
Anderson Regional sits at 919 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,727 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 | 27.8 | −966 ft | 34.9 | −469 ft |
| February | 31.5 | −706 ft | 39.3 | −166 ft |
| March | 41.2 | −36 ft | 50.0 | 558 ft |
| April | 52.5 | 724 ft | 62.7 | 1,393 ft |
| May | 62.8 | 1,400 ft | 72.7 | 2,033 ft |
| June | 71.4 | 1,951 ft | 81.1 | 2,560 ft |
| July | 74.3 | 2,134 ft | 83.8 | 2,727 ft |
| August | 72.8 | 2,040 ft | 82.4 | 2,640 ft |
| September | 66.2 | 1,619 ft | 76.6 | 2,279 ft |
| October | 54.9 | 883 ft | 64.7 | 1,522 ft |
| November | 42.8 | 73 ft | 50.8 | 611 ft |
| December | 32.7 | −622 ft | 39.4 | −159 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 KAID
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 919 ft — the air behaves like 2,739 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 920 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 KAID in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Anderson Regional reaches roughly 2,727 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 KAID on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −966 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,134 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 919 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Anderson Regional?
919 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAID (ICAO) / AID (FAA), in Anderson, Indiana.