Holland, Michigan · field elev 698 ft
Density Altitude at West Michigan Regional (KBIV)
West Michigan Regional sits at 698 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,327 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 | 25.9 | −1,377 ft | 31.8 | −961 ft |
| February | 27.4 | −1,270 ft | 34.3 | −787 ft |
| March | 36.0 | −669 ft | 44.4 | −93 ft |
| April | 47.1 | 89 ft | 56.8 | 735 ft |
| May | 58.3 | 834 ft | 68.6 | 1,501 ft |
| June | 67.9 | 1,456 ft | 78.1 | 2,102 ft |
| July | 71.6 | 1,692 ft | 81.7 | 2,327 ft |
| August | 70.0 | 1,591 ft | 80.2 | 2,234 ft |
| September | 62.9 | 1,134 ft | 73.5 | 1,813 ft |
| October | 51.7 | 398 ft | 60.8 | 997 ft |
| November | 40.7 | −345 ft | 47.6 | 123 ft |
| December | 31.5 | −982 ft | 36.9 | −606 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 KBIV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 698 ft — the air behaves like 2,346 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 699 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
- —
- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
- —
- AIR DENSITY INDEX
- —
- AIR DENSITY
- —
- WATER · GRAINS/LB
- —
For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
Nearby Michigan fields
- Z98 — Ottawa Exec
Zeeland · elev 756 ft
- M86 — Walle Field
Pullman · elev 635 ft
- 08C — Riverview
Jenison · elev 603 ft
- 35D — Padgham Field
Allegan · elev 706 ft
- 3GM — Grand Haven Meml Airpark
Grand Haven · elev 604 ft
- 73G — Cherry Field
Nunica · elev 629 ft
- 41C — Calkins Field
Wayland · elev 740 ft
- 5N7 — Hat Field
Nunica · elev 625 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KBIV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at West Michigan Regional reaches roughly 2,327 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 KBIV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,377 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,692 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 698 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of West Michigan Regional?
698 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBIV (ICAO) / BIV (FAA), in Holland, Michigan.