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.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,627 ft station: BANGOR INTL AP · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BANGOR INTL AP (1 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,602 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,602 ft

Field elevation 192 ft — the air behaves like 1,602 ft.

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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.