Crossville, Tennessee · field elev 1,882 ft
Density Altitude at Crossville Meml-Whitson Field (KCSV)
Crossville Meml-Whitson Field sits at 1,882 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,864 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 | 35.3 | 758 ft | 44.3 | 1,369 ft |
| February | 38.8 | 998 ft | 48.1 | 1,623 ft |
| March | 46.0 | 1,483 ft | 56.3 | 2,163 ft |
| April | 55.4 | 2,105 ft | 66.4 | 2,814 ft |
| May | 63.2 | 2,610 ft | 73.5 | 3,263 ft |
| June | 70.2 | 3,055 ft | 80.1 | 3,673 ft |
| July | 73.8 | 3,281 ft | 83.2 | 3,864 ft |
| August | 72.9 | 3,225 ft | 82.7 | 3,833 ft |
| September | 67.0 | 2,852 ft | 77.3 | 3,500 ft |
| October | 56.4 | 2,170 ft | 67.5 | 2,884 ft |
| November | 46.0 | 1,483 ft | 56.3 | 2,163 ft |
| December | 38.8 | 998 ft | 47.4 | 1,577 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 KCSV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,882 ft — the air behaves like 3,851 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,883 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 KCSV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crossville Meml-Whitson Field reaches roughly 3,864 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 KCSV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 758 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,281 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,882 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Crossville Meml-Whitson Field?
1,882 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCSV (ICAO) / CSV (FAA), in Crossville, Tennessee.