Kenosha, Wisconsin · field elev 743 ft
Density Altitude at Kenosha Regional (KENW)
Kenosha Regional sits at 743 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,512 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 | 23.8 | −1,470 ft | 31.3 | −940 ft |
| February | 26.8 | −1,257 ft | 34.8 | −696 ft |
| March | 36.6 | −571 ft | 45.4 | 31 ft |
| April | 47.1 | 145 ft | 57.3 | 824 ft |
| May | 58.1 | 876 ft | 69.0 | 1,582 ft |
| June | 67.8 | 1,505 ft | 78.8 | 2,201 ft |
| July | 72.7 | 1,817 ft | 83.8 | 2,512 ft |
| August | 71.2 | 1,722 ft | 81.7 | 2,382 ft |
| September | 63.9 | 1,254 ft | 74.8 | 1,950 ft |
| October | 52.7 | 520 ft | 62.5 | 1,163 ft |
| November | 40.1 | −330 ft | 48.5 | 239 ft |
| December | 29.5 | −1,066 ft | 36.6 | −571 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 KENW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 743 ft — the air behaves like 2,524 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 744 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 KENW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kenosha Regional reaches roughly 2,512 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 KENW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,470 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,817 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 743 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kenosha Regional?
743 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KENW (ICAO) / ENW (FAA), in Kenosha, Wisconsin.