Monticello, Kentucky · field elev 963 ft

Density Altitude at Wayne County (KEKQ)

Wayne County sits at 963 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,934 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,934 ft station: MONTICELLO 3 NE · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MONTICELLO 3 NE (2 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 35.5 −373 ft 44.6 250 ft
February 38.5 −166 ft 48.9 539 ft
March 46.1 351 ft 57.6 1,115 ft
April 55.6 984 ft 67.9 1,782 ft
May 64.5 1,563 ft 76.1 2,301 ft
June 72.5 2,074 ft 83.2 2,743 ft
July 76.0 2,295 ft 86.3 2,934 ft
August 74.9 2,226 ft 85.9 2,909 ft
September 69.0 1,852 ft 80.7 2,588 ft
October 57.9 1,135 ft 70.2 1,929 ft
November 46.8 398 ft 58.1 1,148 ft
December 39.0 −132 ft 48.3 499 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,916 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,916 ft

Field elevation 963 ft — the air behaves like 2,916 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KEKQ in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wayne County reaches roughly 2,934 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 KEKQ on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −373 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,295 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 963 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Wayne County?

963 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEKQ (ICAO) / EKQ (FAA), in Monticello, Kentucky.