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.

worst typical month: August · ≈1,804 ft station: CORVALLIS 10 SSW · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CORVALLIS 10 SSW (6 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,798 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,798 ft

Field elevation 250 ft — the air behaves like 1,798 ft.

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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.