Fresno, California · field elev 280 ft
Density Altitude at Fresno Chandler Exec (KFCH)
Fresno Chandler Exec sits at 280 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (98 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,795 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 | 48.0 | −368 ft | 55.4 | 126 ft |
| February | 52.3 | −80 ft | 61.3 | 515 ft |
| March | 57.4 | 259 ft | 67.5 | 917 ft |
| April | 62.3 | 580 ft | 73.7 | 1,313 ft |
| May | 70.2 | 1,090 ft | 82.7 | 1,878 ft |
| June | 77.6 | 1,560 ft | 91.4 | 2,414 ft |
| July | 83.5 | 1,928 ft | 97.7 | 2,795 ft |
| August | 82.2 | 1,847 ft | 96.5 | 2,723 ft |
| September | 77.1 | 1,528 ft | 90.7 | 2,371 ft |
| October | 66.7 | 865 ft | 78.7 | 1,629 ft |
| November | 55.1 | 106 ft | 64.9 | 749 ft |
| December | 47.5 | −402 ft | 55.3 | 120 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 KFCH
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 280 ft — the air behaves like 2,813 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 281 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 KFCH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fresno Chandler Exec reaches roughly 2,795 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 KFCH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −402 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,928 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 280 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fresno Chandler Exec?
280 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFCH (ICAO) / FCH (FAA), in Fresno, California.