Asheville, North Carolina · field elev 2,164 ft
Density Altitude at Asheville Regional (KAVL)
Asheville Regional sits at 2,164 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,335 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 | 38.7 | 1,341 ft | 48.9 | 2,025 ft |
| February | 42.1 | 1,571 ft | 52.9 | 2,289 ft |
| March | 48.4 | 1,992 ft | 59.8 | 2,738 ft |
| April | 57.0 | 2,556 ft | 69.4 | 3,350 ft |
| May | 64.8 | 3,058 ft | 76.3 | 3,782 ft |
| June | 71.8 | 3,501 ft | 82.5 | 4,164 ft |
| July | 75.1 | 3,707 ft | 85.3 | 4,335 ft |
| August | 74.0 | 3,639 ft | 84.0 | 4,256 ft |
| September | 68.3 | 3,281 ft | 78.7 | 3,931 ft |
| October | 57.9 | 2,615 ft | 69.6 | 3,363 ft |
| November | 47.8 | 1,952 ft | 59.5 | 2,718 ft |
| December | 41.4 | 1,524 ft | 51.5 | 2,197 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 KAVL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,164 ft — the air behaves like 4,317 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,165 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 KAVL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Asheville Regional reaches roughly 4,335 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 KAVL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,341 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,707 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,164 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Asheville Regional?
2,164 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAVL (ICAO) / AVL (FAA), in Asheville, North Carolina.