Banning, California · field elev 2,222 ft
Density Altitude at Banning Municipal (KBNG)
From a field elevation of 2,222 ft, a typical August afternoon at Banning Municipal (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,090 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55.2 | 2,511 ft | 66.3 | 3,225 ft |
| February | 56.2 | 2,576 ft | 66.5 | 3,238 ft |
| March | 59.0 | 2,757 ft | 70.7 | 3,503 ft |
| April | 62.4 | 2,976 ft | 75.4 | 3,797 ft |
| May | 67.6 | 3,308 ft | 80.8 | 4,131 ft |
| June | 72.6 | 3,622 ft | 89.1 | 4,636 ft |
| July | 80.2 | 4,094 ft | 95.6 | 5,024 ft ▲ |
| August | 81.1 | 4,149 ft | 96.7 | 5,090 ft ▲ |
| September | 77.2 | 3,909 ft | 92.2 | 4,822 ft |
| October | 68.8 | 3,383 ft | 82.4 | 4,229 ft |
| November | 60.9 | 2,880 ft | 73.2 | 3,660 ft |
| December | 54.1 | 2,439 ft | 65.2 | 3,155 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 KBNG
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,222 ft — the air behaves like 5,107 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,223 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 KBNG in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Banning Municipal reaches roughly 5,090 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 KBNG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,439 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,149 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,222 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Banning Municipal?
2,222 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBNG (ICAO) / BNG (FAA), in Banning, California.