Hazard, Kentucky · field elev 1,257 ft
Density Altitude at Wendell H Ford (KCPF)
Wendell H Ford sits at 1,257 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,212 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 | 35.8 | 14 ft | 44.2 | 587 ft |
| February | 39.7 | 282 ft | 48.8 | 896 ft |
| March | 47.8 | 829 ft | 58.0 | 1,504 ft |
| April | 58.2 | 1,517 ft | 69.2 | 2,226 ft |
| May | 65.6 | 1,996 ft | 75.7 | 2,636 ft |
| June | 72.6 | 2,441 ft | 82.2 | 3,040 ft |
| July | 75.7 | 2,636 ft | 85.0 | 3,212 ft |
| August | 74.9 | 2,586 ft | 84.4 | 3,176 ft |
| September | 69.1 | 2,219 ft | 79.0 | 2,842 ft |
| October | 58.7 | 1,549 ft | 68.8 | 2,200 ft |
| November | 48.1 | 850 ft | 57.4 | 1,465 ft |
| December | 39.7 | 282 ft | 47.6 | 816 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 KCPF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,257 ft — the air behaves like 3,212 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,258 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 KCPF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wendell H Ford reaches roughly 3,212 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 KCPF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 14 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,636 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,257 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wendell H Ford?
1,257 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCPF (ICAO) / CPF (FAA), in Hazard, Kentucky.