Huron, South Dakota · field elev 1,289 ft
Density Altitude at Huron Regional (KHON)
Huron Regional sits at 1,289 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,294 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 | 16.0 | −1,345 ft | 25.8 | −644 ft |
| February | 20.5 | −1,021 ft | 30.8 | −293 ft |
| March | 32.9 | −146 ft | 43.7 | 593 ft |
| April | 45.7 | 728 ft | 57.9 | 1,537 ft |
| May | 57.9 | 1,537 ft | 70.0 | 2,316 ft |
| June | 68.3 | 2,208 ft | 80.0 | 2,943 ft |
| July | 73.7 | 2,550 ft | 85.7 | 3,294 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 2,398 ft | 83.4 | 3,153 ft |
| September | 62.6 | 1,842 ft | 75.7 | 2,675 ft |
| October | 47.9 | 876 ft | 60.2 | 1,687 ft |
| November | 33.1 | −133 ft | 43.9 | 607 ft |
| December | 20.6 | −1,014 ft | 30.2 | −334 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 KHON
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,289 ft — the air behaves like 3,313 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,290 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 KHON in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Huron Regional reaches roughly 3,294 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 KHON on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,345 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,550 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,289 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Huron Regional?
1,289 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHON (ICAO) / HON (FAA), in Huron, South Dakota.