Corvallis, Oregon · field elev 250 ft
Density Altitude at Corvallis Municipal (KCVO)
Corvallis Municipal sits at 250 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,804 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 | 40.8 | −896 ft | 47.2 | −460 ft |
| February | 42.6 | −772 ft | 50.5 | −237 ft |
| March | 46.2 | −527 ft | 55.4 | 89 ft |
| April | 49.5 | −305 ft | 59.7 | 373 ft |
| May | 55.0 | 63 ft | 66.7 | 828 ft |
| June | 60.2 | 406 ft | 73.2 | 1,245 ft |
| July | 66.4 | 809 ft | 81.8 | 1,786 ft |
| August | 66.4 | 809 ft | 82.1 | 1,804 ft |
| September | 62.1 | 530 ft | 76.7 | 1,466 ft |
| October | 53.0 | −70 ft | 64.3 | 673 ft |
| November | 44.7 | −629 ft | 52.1 | −130 ft |
| December | 39.9 | −958 ft | 45.7 | −561 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 KCVO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 250 ft — the air behaves like 1,798 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 251 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 KCVO in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Corvallis Municipal reaches roughly 1,804 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 KCVO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −958 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 809 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 250 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Corvallis Municipal?
250 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCVO (ICAO) / CVO (FAA), in Corvallis, Oregon.