Cheraw, South Carolina · field elev 239 ft
Density Altitude at Cheraw Municipal/Lynch Bellinger Field (KCQW)
Cheraw Municipal/Lynch Bellinger Field sits at 239 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,419 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 | 43.9 | −697 ft | 56.0 | 115 ft |
| February | 47.1 | −480 ft | 59.5 | 346 ft |
| March | 53.9 | −24 ft | 67.2 | 847 ft |
| April | 62.3 | 529 ft | 76.0 | 1,408 ft |
| May | 70.3 | 1,046 ft | 82.8 | 1,835 ft |
| June | 77.6 | 1,509 ft | 89.4 | 2,242 ft |
| July | 81.0 | 1,722 ft | 92.3 | 2,419 ft |
| August | 79.7 | 1,641 ft | 90.5 | 2,309 ft |
| September | 74.4 | 1,307 ft | 85.4 | 1,996 ft |
| October | 63.4 | 601 ft | 76.2 | 1,421 ft |
| November | 52.9 | −91 ft | 66.1 | 776 ft |
| December | 46.4 | −527 ft | 58.3 | 267 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 KCQW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 239 ft — the air behaves like 2,401 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 240 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KCQW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cheraw Municipal/Lynch Bellinger Field reaches roughly 2,419 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 KCQW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −697 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,722 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 239 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cheraw Municipal/Lynch Bellinger Field?
239 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCQW (ICAO) / CQW (FAA), in Cheraw, South Carolina.