Anderson, South Carolina · field elev 782 ft
Density Altitude at Anderson Regional (KAND)
Anderson Regional sits at 782 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,958 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 | 43.0 | −84 ft | 53.0 | 588 ft |
| February | 46.4 | 147 ft | 56.9 | 846 ft |
| March | 53.3 | 608 ft | 64.7 | 1,354 ft |
| April | 61.3 | 1,133 ft | 73.3 | 1,903 ft |
| May | 69.5 | 1,662 ft | 80.5 | 2,355 ft |
| June | 76.8 | 2,124 ft | 87.2 | 2,769 ft |
| July | 80.3 | 2,342 ft | 90.3 | 2,958 ft |
| August | 79.1 | 2,268 ft | 88.8 | 2,866 ft |
| September | 73.3 | 1,903 ft | 83.2 | 2,522 ft |
| October | 62.4 | 1,205 ft | 73.4 | 1,910 ft |
| November | 51.9 | 515 ft | 63.2 | 1,257 ft |
| December | 45.4 | 79 ft | 55.2 | 734 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 KAND
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 782 ft — the air behaves like 2,940 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 783 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 KAND in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Anderson Regional reaches roughly 2,958 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 KAND on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −84 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,342 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 782 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Anderson Regional?
782 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAND (ICAO) / AND (FAA), in Anderson, South Carolina.