Wapakoneta, Ohio · field elev 912 ft
Density Altitude at Neil Armstrong (KAXV)
Neil Armstrong sits at 912 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,712 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 | 26.2 | −1,087 ft | 33.7 | −561 ft |
| February | 29.7 | −841 ft | 37.9 | −271 ft |
| March | 39.3 | −175 ft | 48.8 | 469 ft |
| April | 51.2 | 629 ft | 62.7 | 1,384 ft |
| May | 62.1 | 1,346 ft | 73.1 | 2,050 ft |
| June | 70.5 | 1,885 ft | 81.0 | 2,545 ft |
| July | 73.4 | 2,069 ft | 83.7 | 2,712 ft |
| August | 71.5 | 1,949 ft | 82.2 | 2,619 ft |
| September | 65.7 | 1,578 ft | 77.3 | 2,314 ft |
| October | 54.2 | 828 ft | 64.7 | 1,514 ft |
| November | 41.6 | −17 ft | 50.1 | 556 ft |
| December | 31.3 | −729 ft | 38.3 | −243 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 KAXV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 912 ft — the air behaves like 2,730 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 913 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 KAXV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Neil Armstrong reaches roughly 2,712 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 KAXV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,087 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,069 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 912 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Neil Armstrong?
912 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAXV (ICAO) / AXV (FAA), in Wapakoneta, Ohio.