Alva, Oklahoma · field elev 1,477 ft
Density Altitude at Alva Regional (KAVK)
Alva Regional sits at 1,477 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,098 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 | 34.8 | 219 ft | 47.0 | 1,048 ft |
| February | 38.8 | 494 ft | 51.5 | 1,348 ft |
| March | 47.8 | 1,102 ft | 61.1 | 1,976 ft |
| April | 57.2 | 1,723 ft | 70.7 | 2,591 ft |
| May | 67.9 | 2,413 ft | 80.0 | 3,173 ft |
| June | 77.9 | 3,042 ft | 89.9 | 3,779 ft |
| July | 82.9 | 3,352 ft | 95.2 | 4,098 ft |
| August | 80.4 | 3,197 ft | 92.6 | 3,942 ft |
| September | 72.9 | 2,729 ft | 86.1 | 3,548 ft |
| October | 59.4 | 1,866 ft | 72.8 | 2,723 ft |
| November | 46.7 | 1,028 ft | 59.1 | 1,847 ft |
| December | 36.4 | 330 ft | 47.7 | 1,095 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 KAVK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,477 ft — the air behaves like 4,086 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,478 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 KAVK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Alva Regional reaches roughly 4,098 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 KAVK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 219 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,352 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,477 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Alva Regional?
1,477 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAVK (ICAO) / AVK (FAA), in Alva, Oklahoma.