Bangor, Maine · field elev 192 ft
Density Altitude at Bangor International (KBGR)
Bangor International sits at 192 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,627 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 | 18.5 | −2,544 ft | 28.1 | −1,855 ft |
| February | 21.0 | −2,363 ft | 31.2 | −1,636 ft |
| March | 30.6 | −1,678 ft | 40.1 | −1,016 ft |
| April | 42.8 | −831 ft | 53.2 | −129 ft |
| May | 54.5 | −42 ft | 65.7 | 692 ft |
| June | 63.6 | 556 ft | 74.7 | 1,269 ft |
| July | 69.5 | 937 ft | 80.4 | 1,627 ft |
| August | 68.2 | 854 ft | 79.4 | 1,565 ft |
| September | 59.9 | 314 ft | 71.0 | 1,033 ft |
| October | 48.2 | −464 ft | 58.2 | 203 ft |
| November | 37.3 | −1,209 ft | 45.8 | −626 ft |
| December | 25.9 | −2,011 ft | 34.5 | −1,404 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 KBGR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 192 ft — the air behaves like 1,602 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 193 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 KBGR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bangor International reaches roughly 1,627 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 KBGR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,544 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 937 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 192 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bangor International?
192 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBGR (ICAO) / BGR (FAA), in Bangor, Maine.