Caribou, Maine · field elev 620 ft
Density Altitude at Caribou Municipal (KCAR)
Caribou Municipal sits at 620 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,944 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 | 11.7 | −2,502 ft | 20.8 | −1,839 ft |
| February | 14.2 | −2,319 ft | 24.1 | −1,603 ft |
| March | 25.0 | −1,539 ft | 34.3 | −884 ft |
| April | 38.5 | −593 ft | 47.7 | 33 ft |
| May | 52.2 | 334 ft | 63.0 | 1,044 ft |
| June | 61.4 | 940 ft | 72.1 | 1,629 ft |
| July | 66.7 | 1,283 ft | 77.1 | 1,944 ft |
| August | 64.9 | 1,167 ft | 75.7 | 1,856 ft |
| September | 56.6 | 626 ft | 67.3 | 1,322 ft |
| October | 44.5 | −183 ft | 53.2 | 401 ft |
| November | 32.6 | −1,002 ft | 39.5 | −524 ft |
| December | 19.9 | −1,904 ft | 27.5 | −1,361 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 KCAR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 620 ft — the air behaves like 1,938 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 621 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 KCAR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Caribou Municipal reaches roughly 1,944 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 KCAR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,502 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,283 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 620 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Caribou Municipal?
620 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCAR (ICAO) / CAR (FAA), in Caribou, Maine.