Aiken, South Carolina · field elev 529 ft
Density Altitude at Aiken Regional (KAIK)
Aiken Regional sits at 529 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,838 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 | 44.8 | −276 ft | 57.6 | 579 ft |
| February | 49.0 | 8 ft | 62.0 | 867 ft |
| March | 54.7 | 388 ft | 68.4 | 1,281 ft |
| April | 62.9 | 926 ft | 77.3 | 1,845 ft |
| May | 72.0 | 1,511 ft | 85.5 | 2,356 ft |
| June | 78.6 | 1,927 ft | 90.2 | 2,644 ft |
| July | 81.9 | 2,133 ft | 93.4 | 2,838 ft |
| August | 80.4 | 2,040 ft | 91.6 | 2,729 ft |
| September | 75.3 | 1,720 ft | 86.4 | 2,411 ft |
| October | 64.9 | 1,055 ft | 77.7 | 1,871 ft |
| November | 54.2 | 355 ft | 66.8 | 1,178 ft |
| December | 48.1 | −53 ft | 59.8 | 724 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 KAIK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 529 ft — the air behaves like 2,814 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 530 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KAIK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Aiken Regional reaches roughly 2,838 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 KAIK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −276 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,133 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 529 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Aiken Regional?
529 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAIK (ICAO) / AIK (FAA), in Aiken, South Carolina.