Richmond, Virginia · field elev 236 ft
Density Altitude at Richmond Exec/Chesterfield County (KFCI)
Richmond Exec/Chesterfield County sits at 236 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,244 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 | 38.3 | −1,085 ft | 47.8 | −436 ft |
| February | 41.0 | −899 ft | 51.6 | −181 ft |
| March | 48.4 | −396 ft | 59.6 | 349 ft |
| April | 58.4 | 270 ft | 70.4 | 1,049 ft |
| May | 66.7 | 811 ft | 77.8 | 1,518 ft |
| June | 75.0 | 1,342 ft | 85.6 | 2,004 ft |
| July | 79.4 | 1,619 ft | 89.5 | 2,244 ft |
| August | 77.5 | 1,499 ft | 87.5 | 2,122 ft |
| September | 71.2 | 1,100 ft | 81.2 | 1,731 ft |
| October | 60.0 | 375 ft | 70.9 | 1,081 ft |
| November | 49.6 | −315 ft | 60.4 | 401 ft |
| December | 41.8 | −845 ft | 51.5 | −188 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 KFCI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 236 ft — the air behaves like 2,275 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 237 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 KFCI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Richmond Exec/Chesterfield County reaches roughly 2,244 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 KFCI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,085 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,619 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 236 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Richmond Exec/Chesterfield County?
236 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFCI (ICAO) / FCI (FAA), in Richmond, Virginia.