Norfolk, Virginia · field elev 19 ft
Density Altitude at Chesapeake Regional (KCPK)
Chesapeake Regional sits at 19 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,096 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 | 38.3 | −1,356 ft | 52.9 | −363 ft |
| February | 40.6 | −1,197 ft | 55.9 | −163 ft |
| March | 46.5 | −794 ft | 62.3 | 258 ft |
| April | 56.5 | −123 ft | 72.3 | 904 ft |
| May | 65.2 | 447 ft | 80.6 | 1,428 ft |
| June | 73.0 | 948 ft | 87.7 | 1,869 ft |
| July | 77.3 | 1,221 ft | 91.4 | 2,096 ft |
| August | 75.0 | 1,076 ft | 89.7 | 1,992 ft |
| September | 69.7 | 737 ft | 84.2 | 1,653 ft |
| October | 59.4 | 68 ft | 74.5 | 1,044 ft |
| November | 48.6 | −652 ft | 64.7 | 414 ft |
| December | 41.9 | −1,108 ft | 56.5 | −123 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 KCPK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 19 ft — the air behaves like 2,072 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 20 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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- KPHF — Newport News/Williamsburg International
Newport News · elev 42 ft
- KAKQ — Wakefield Municipal
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- KJGG — Waltrip Williamsburg Exec Airport
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- 9VG — Campbell Field
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KCPK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chesapeake Regional reaches roughly 2,096 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 KCPK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,356 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,221 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 19 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chesapeake Regional?
19 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCPK (ICAO) / CPK (FAA), in Norfolk, Virginia.