Angola, Indiana · field elev 995 ft
Density Altitude at Tri-State Steuben County (KANQ)
Tri-State Steuben County sits at 995 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,696 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 | 23.3 | −1,190 ft | 30.5 | −681 ft |
| February | 25.6 | −1,026 ft | 33.9 | −444 ft |
| March | 35.1 | −361 ft | 44.8 | 303 ft |
| April | 46.8 | 438 ft | 57.7 | 1,161 ft |
| May | 58.6 | 1,220 ft | 69.4 | 1,917 ft |
| June | 68.1 | 1,834 ft | 78.4 | 2,484 ft |
| July | 71.5 | 2,050 ft | 81.8 | 2,696 ft |
| August | 69.7 | 1,936 ft | 80.0 | 2,584 ft |
| September | 62.4 | 1,467 ft | 73.6 | 2,183 ft |
| October | 50.7 | 699 ft | 60.9 | 1,370 ft |
| November | 38.8 | −106 ft | 47.1 | 458 ft |
| December | 28.9 | −793 ft | 35.7 | −319 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 KANQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 995 ft — the air behaves like 2,708 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 996 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 KANQ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tri-State Steuben County reaches roughly 2,696 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 KANQ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,190 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,050 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 995 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tri-State Steuben County?
995 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KANQ (ICAO) / ANQ (FAA), in Angola, Indiana.