Elkhart, Indiana · field elev 778 ft
Density Altitude at Elkhart Municipal (KEKM)
Elkhart Municipal sits at 778 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,505 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 | 24.5 | −1,376 ft | 31.8 | −861 ft |
| February | 26.9 | −1,206 ft | 35.0 | −638 ft |
| March | 37.0 | −500 ft | 46.6 | 155 ft |
| April | 48.7 | 296 ft | 59.2 | 992 ft |
| May | 60.0 | 1,044 ft | 70.4 | 1,714 ft |
| June | 69.7 | 1,670 ft | 79.9 | 2,313 ft |
| July | 73.0 | 1,879 ft | 83.0 | 2,505 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 1,772 ft | 81.2 | 2,394 ft |
| September | 64.6 | 1,342 ft | 75.5 | 2,037 ft |
| October | 52.3 | 537 ft | 62.6 | 1,213 ft |
| November | 40.1 | −287 ft | 48.2 | 263 ft |
| December | 30.0 | −987 ft | 36.8 | −514 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 KEKM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 778 ft — the air behaves like 2,505 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 779 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 KEKM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Elkhart Municipal reaches roughly 2,505 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 KEKM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,376 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,879 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 778 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Elkhart Municipal?
778 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEKM (ICAO) / EKM (FAA), in Elkhart, Indiana.