Errol, New Hampshire · field elev 1,248 ft

Density Altitude at Errol (KERR)

Errol sits at 1,248 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,700 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,700 ft station: ERROL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ERROL AP (0 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 12.3 −1,666 ft 23.4 −865 ft
February 12.7 −1,637 ft 26.0 −681 ft
March 23.4 −865 ft 35.5 −18 ft
April 37.3 106 ft 48.7 878 ft
May 50.7 1,012 ft 62.8 1,804 ft
June 60.0 1,623 ft 71.8 2,379 ft
July 64.5 1,914 ft 76.9 2,700 ft
August 62.8 1,804 ft 75.3 2,600 ft
September 55.6 1,336 ft 68.3 2,157 ft
October 43.5 529 ft 54.9 1,289 ft
November 32.1 −253 ft 41.1 366 ft
December 19.8 −1,123 ft 29.3 −449 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 KERR

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,706 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,706 ft

Field elevation 1,248 ft — the air behaves like 2,706 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KERR in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Errol reaches roughly 2,700 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 KERR on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,666 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,914 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,248 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Errol?

1,248 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KERR (ICAO) / ERR (FAA), in Errol, New Hampshire.