Westfield/Springfield, Massachusetts · field elev 270 ft
Density Altitude at Westfield-Barnes Regional (KBAF)
Westfield-Barnes Regional sits at 270 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,003 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 | 25.1 | −1,970 ft | 34.8 | −1,286 ft |
| February | 27.6 | −1,792 ft | 37.9 | −1,071 ft |
| March | 36.1 | −1,195 ft | 46.6 | −475 ft |
| April | 47.8 | −394 ft | 60.3 | 437 ft |
| May | 58.9 | 345 ft | 71.6 | 1,167 ft |
| June | 67.4 | 898 ft | 79.7 | 1,679 ft |
| July | 72.9 | 1,250 ft | 84.9 | 2,003 ft |
| August | 71.0 | 1,129 ft | 82.9 | 1,879 ft |
| September | 63.1 | 620 ft | 75.3 | 1,402 ft |
| October | 51.2 | −166 ft | 63.0 | 613 ft |
| November | 40.5 | −891 ft | 50.8 | −193 ft |
| December | 31.0 | −1,552 ft | 39.8 | −940 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 KBAF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 270 ft — the air behaves like 2,009 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 271 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 KBAF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Westfield-Barnes Regional reaches roughly 2,003 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 KBAF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,970 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,250 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 270 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Westfield-Barnes Regional?
270 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBAF (ICAO) / BAF (FAA), in Westfield/Springfield, Massachusetts.