Columbus, Indiana · field elev 656 ft
Density Altitude at Columbus Municipal (KBAK)
Columbus Municipal sits at 656 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,548 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 | 30.0 | −1,140 ft | 38.6 | −541 ft |
| February | 33.3 | −909 ft | 42.9 | −247 ft |
| March | 42.7 | −261 ft | 53.5 | 465 ft |
| April | 53.9 | 492 ft | 65.6 | 1,257 ft |
| May | 64.0 | 1,153 ft | 74.9 | 1,850 ft |
| June | 72.7 | 1,711 ft | 83.1 | 2,362 ft |
| July | 75.7 | 1,900 ft | 86.1 | 2,548 ft |
| August | 74.4 | 1,818 ft | 85.4 | 2,504 ft |
| September | 67.6 | 1,385 ft | 79.7 | 2,151 ft |
| October | 55.8 | 618 ft | 68.0 | 1,411 ft |
| November | 44.1 | −166 ft | 54.4 | 525 ft |
| December | 34.6 | −818 ft | 42.9 | −247 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 KBAK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 656 ft — the air behaves like 2,541 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 657 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 KBAK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Columbus Municipal reaches roughly 2,548 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 KBAK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,140 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,900 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 656 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Columbus Municipal?
656 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBAK (ICAO) / BAK (FAA), in Columbus, Indiana.