Flemingsburg, Kentucky · field elev 913 ft

Density Altitude at Fleming-Mason (KFGX)

Fleming-Mason sits at 913 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,855 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,855 ft station: FLEMINGSBURG 2 N · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FLEMINGSBURG 2 N (6 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 32.1 −671 ft 41.2 −43 ft
February 35.2 −456 ft 45.3 235 ft
March 42.9 72 ft 54.2 829 ft
April 53.9 810 ft 65.8 1,586 ft
May 63.9 1,463 ft 75.0 2,171 ft
June 72.0 1,981 ft 82.8 2,658 ft
July 75.6 2,209 ft 86.0 2,855 ft
August 74.1 2,114 ft 84.8 2,781 ft
September 68.0 1,727 ft 79.5 2,453 ft
October 56.7 994 ft 68.5 1,759 ft
November 44.5 181 ft 55.3 902 ft
December 36.8 −345 ft 45.7 262 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 KFGX

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,855 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,855 ft

Field elevation 913 ft — the air behaves like 2,855 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KFGX in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fleming-Mason reaches roughly 2,855 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 KFGX on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −671 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,209 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 913 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Fleming-Mason?

913 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFGX (ICAO) / FGX (FAA), in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.