Newport, Vermont · field elev 934 ft
Density Altitude at Northeast Kingdom International (KEFK)
Northeast Kingdom International sits at 934 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,366 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 | 13.7 | −1,960 ft | 23.4 | −1,259 ft |
| February | 16.0 | −1,792 ft | 27.1 | −996 ft |
| March | 25.8 | −1,088 ft | 36.6 | −333 ft |
| April | 40.0 | −99 ft | 50.8 | 630 ft |
| May | 53.3 | 796 ft | 64.8 | 1,547 ft |
| June | 62.3 | 1,386 ft | 73.1 | 2,077 ft |
| July | 67.2 | 1,701 ft | 77.7 | 2,366 ft |
| August | 65.3 | 1,579 ft | 76.2 | 2,272 ft |
| September | 57.8 | 1,092 ft | 68.9 | 1,810 ft |
| October | 45.2 | 254 ft | 54.8 | 895 ft |
| November | 33.2 | −569 ft | 41.1 | −24 ft |
| December | 21.3 | −1,409 ft | 29.2 | −848 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 KEFK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 934 ft — the air behaves like 2,385 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 935 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 KEFK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Northeast Kingdom International reaches roughly 2,366 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 KEFK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,960 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,701 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 934 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Northeast Kingdom International?
934 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEFK (ICAO) / EFK (FAA), in Newport, Vermont.