Concord, New Hampshire · field elev 342 ft

Density Altitude at Concord Municipal (KCON)

Concord Municipal sits at 342 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,973 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,973 ft station: CONCORD MUNI AP · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CONCORD MUNI AP (1 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 22.3 −2,081 ft 31.6 −1,420 ft
February 24.7 −1,909 ft 34.8 −1,196 ft
March 33.4 −1,294 ft 43.6 −590 ft
April 45.4 −467 ft 57.5 342 ft
May 56.7 289 ft 69.3 1,109 ft
June 65.8 883 ft 77.8 1,648 ft
July 71.1 1,224 ft 83.0 1,973 ft
August 69.5 1,121 ft 81.7 1,892 ft
September 61.4 598 ft 73.7 1,389 ft
October 49.3 −204 ft 60.9 565 ft
November 38.6 −933 ft 48.4 −265 ft
December 28.3 −1,653 ft 37.1 −1,036 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 KCON

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,973 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,973 ft

Field elevation 342 ft — the air behaves like 1,973 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCON in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Concord Municipal reaches roughly 1,973 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 KCON on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,081 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,224 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 342 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Concord Municipal?

342 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCON (ICAO) / CON (FAA), in Concord, New Hampshire.