Blackstone, Virginia · field elev 437 ft

Density Altitude at Allan C Perkinson/Blackstone Aaf (KBKT)

Allan C Perkinson/Blackstone Aaf sits at 437 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,379 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,379 ft station: FT PICKETT · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FT PICKETT (3 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 37.4 −897 ft 48.2 −160 ft
February 40.0 −718 ft 51.9 88 ft
March 47.1 −234 ft 59.2 571 ft
April 56.9 420 ft 69.8 1,257 ft
May 65.5 981 ft 76.7 1,695 ft
June 73.6 1,499 ft 84.1 2,157 ft
July 77.8 1,764 ft 87.7 2,379 ft
August 76.0 1,651 ft 85.9 2,268 ft
September 69.8 1,257 ft 80.4 1,927 ft
October 58.5 525 ft 70.4 1,296 ft
November 48.1 −167 ft 60.4 649 ft
December 40.6 −677 ft 51.6 68 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 KBKT

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,397 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,397 ft

Field elevation 437 ft — the air behaves like 2,397 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KBKT in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Allan C Perkinson/Blackstone Aaf reaches roughly 2,379 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 KBKT on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −897 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,764 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 437 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Allan C Perkinson/Blackstone Aaf?

437 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBKT (ICAO) / BKT (FAA), in Blackstone, Virginia.