Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania · field elev 962 ft
Density Altitude at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (KAVP)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International sits at 962 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,828 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 | 28.0 | −898 ft | 35.7 | −360 ft |
| February | 30.3 | −736 ft | 38.8 | −147 ft |
| March | 38.3 | −181 ft | 47.6 | 450 ft |
| April | 50.2 | 624 ft | 61.1 | 1,342 ft |
| May | 60.9 | 1,329 ft | 72.2 | 2,054 ft |
| June | 69.0 | 1,851 ft | 79.9 | 2,537 ft |
| July | 73.7 | 2,149 ft | 84.6 | 2,828 ft |
| August | 71.8 | 2,029 ft | 82.4 | 2,693 ft |
| September | 64.6 | 1,569 ft | 75.1 | 2,237 ft |
| October | 53.2 | 824 ft | 63.1 | 1,472 ft |
| November | 42.7 | 120 ft | 51.2 | 691 ft |
| December | 33.3 | −527 ft | 40.3 | −44 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 KAVP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 962 ft — the air behaves like 2,853 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 963 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 KAVP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International reaches roughly 2,828 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 KAVP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −898 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,149 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 962 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International?
962 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAVP (ICAO) / AVP (FAA), in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania.