Butler, Pennsylvania · field elev 1,248 ft
Density Altitude at Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (KBTP)
Pittsburgh/Butler Regional sits at 1,248 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,998 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 | 25.8 | −695 ft | 34.3 | −101 ft |
| February | 27.8 | −554 ft | 37.4 | 113 ft |
| March | 35.8 | 3 ft | 46.4 | 724 ft |
| April | 47.3 | 785 ft | 60.0 | 1,623 ft |
| May | 57.4 | 1,453 ft | 70.0 | 2,265 ft |
| June | 66.1 | 2,017 ft | 77.9 | 2,762 ft |
| July | 70.0 | 2,265 ft | 81.7 | 2,998 ft |
| August | 68.8 | 2,189 ft | 80.7 | 2,936 ft |
| September | 61.9 | 1,746 ft | 74.3 | 2,537 ft |
| October | 50.4 | 992 ft | 61.9 | 1,746 ft |
| November | 39.7 | 271 ft | 49.7 | 945 ft |
| December | 31.2 | −316 ft | 39.1 | 230 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 KBTP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,248 ft — the air behaves like 3,017 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,249 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 KBTP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pittsburgh/Butler Regional reaches roughly 2,998 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 KBTP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −695 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,265 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,248 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pittsburgh/Butler Regional?
1,248 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBTP (ICAO) / BTP (FAA), in Butler, Pennsylvania.