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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,512 ft station: KENOSHA RGNL AP · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at KENOSHA RGNL AP (1 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,524 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,524 ft

Field elevation 743 ft — the air behaves like 2,524 ft.

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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.