Hot Springs, Virginia · field elev 3,792 ft
Density Altitude at Ingalls Field (KHSP)
From a field elevation of 3,792 ft, a typical July afternoon at Ingalls Field (82 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,120 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6 | 2,813 ft | 39.8 | 3,434 ft |
| February | 33.5 | 3,010 ft | 43.7 | 3,694 ft |
| March | 41.0 | 3,514 ft | 52.4 | 4,263 ft |
| April | 51.5 | 4,205 ft | 64.2 | 5,016 ft ▲ |
| May | 60.0 | 4,751 ft | 72.2 | 5,515 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.6 | 5,230 ft | 78.8 | 5,920 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.1 | 5,447 ft | 82.1 | 6,120 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.7 | 5,360 ft | 80.4 | 6,017 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.3 | 4,960 ft | 74.1 | 5,632 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.5 | 4,269 ft | 64.0 | 5,004 ft ▲ |
| November | 42.1 | 3,588 ft | 52.8 | 4,289 ft |
| December | 34.1 | 3,051 ft | 42.9 | 3,641 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 KHSP
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,792 ft — the air behaves like 6,114 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,794 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 KHSP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ingalls Field reaches roughly 6,120 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 KHSP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,813 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,447 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,792 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ingalls Field?
3,792 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHSP (ICAO) / HSP (FAA), in Hot Springs, Virginia.