Indianapolis, Indiana · field elev 823 ft
Density Altitude at Eagle Creek Airpark (KEYE)
Eagle Creek Airpark sits at 823 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,696 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 | 28.8 | −1,015 ft | 36.4 | −485 ft |
| February | 32.5 | −756 ft | 41.0 | −169 ft |
| March | 42.6 | −60 ft | 52.1 | 579 ft |
| April | 53.6 | 679 ft | 64.0 | 1,359 ft |
| May | 63.8 | 1,346 ft | 73.8 | 1,985 ft |
| June | 72.5 | 1,903 ft | 82.1 | 2,504 ft |
| July | 75.9 | 2,117 ft | 85.2 | 2,696 ft |
| August | 74.4 | 2,023 ft | 84.0 | 2,622 ft |
| September | 67.6 | 1,591 ft | 78.1 | 2,255 ft |
| October | 55.5 | 804 ft | 65.6 | 1,462 ft |
| November | 43.4 | −6 ft | 52.0 | 572 ft |
| December | 33.5 | −686 ft | 40.8 | −183 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 KEYE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 823 ft — the air behaves like 2,683 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 824 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 KEYE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eagle Creek Airpark reaches roughly 2,696 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 KEYE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,015 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,117 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 823 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eagle Creek Airpark?
823 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEYE (ICAO) / EYE (FAA), in Indianapolis, Indiana.