Cumberland, Maryland · field elev 758 ft

Density Altitude at Greater Cumberland Regional (KCBE)

Greater Cumberland Regional sits at 758 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,733 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,733 ft station: CUMBERLAND 2 · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CUMBERLAND 2 (2 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 30.8 −956 ft 39.2 −373 ft
February 33.7 −753 ft 43.4 −86 ft
March 42.1 −175 ft 53.0 558 ft
April 53.6 598 ft 66.3 1,427 ft
May 62.9 1,208 ft 74.6 1,956 ft
June 71.3 1,747 ft 82.5 2,450 ft
July 75.8 2,032 ft 87.1 2,733 ft
August 74.0 1,918 ft 85.4 2,629 ft
September 66.8 1,459 ft 78.5 2,201 ft
October 55.0 691 ft 66.8 1,459 ft
November 43.7 −66 ft 53.9 618 ft
December 35.0 −663 ft 42.9 −120 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 KCBE

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,727 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,727 ft

Field elevation 758 ft — the air behaves like 2,727 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCBE in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Greater Cumberland Regional reaches roughly 2,733 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 KCBE on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −956 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,032 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 758 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Greater Cumberland Regional?

758 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCBE (ICAO) / CBE (FAA), in Cumberland, Maryland.