Fort Wayne, Indiana · field elev 815 ft
Density Altitude at Fort Wayne International (KFWA)
Fort Wayne International sits at 815 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,618 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 | 25.5 | −1,259 ft | 32.6 | −759 ft |
| February | 28.7 | −1,032 ft | 36.5 | −488 ft |
| March | 38.6 | −343 ft | 47.8 | 282 ft |
| April | 50.2 | 442 ft | 60.9 | 1,148 ft |
| May | 61.3 | 1,174 ft | 72.2 | 1,874 ft |
| June | 70.7 | 1,779 ft | 81.0 | 2,426 ft |
| July | 73.8 | 1,975 ft | 84.1 | 2,618 ft |
| August | 71.6 | 1,836 ft | 82.0 | 2,488 ft |
| September | 64.8 | 1,401 ft | 76.1 | 2,120 ft |
| October | 53.2 | 642 ft | 63.7 | 1,330 ft |
| November | 41.1 | −172 ft | 49.4 | 389 ft |
| December | 30.9 | −878 ft | 37.5 | −419 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 KFWA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 815 ft — the air behaves like 2,612 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 816 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 KFWA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fort Wayne International reaches roughly 2,618 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 KFWA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,259 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,975 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 815 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fort Wayne International?
815 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFWA (ICAO) / FWA (FAA), in Fort Wayne, Indiana.