Terre Haute, Indiana · field elev 589 ft
Density Altitude at Terre Haute Regional (KHUF)
Terre Haute Regional sits at 589 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,454 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 | 28.7 | −1,315 ft | 36.7 | −756 ft |
| February | 32.9 | −1,020 ft | 41.6 | −419 ft |
| March | 42.8 | −337 ft | 52.8 | 336 ft |
| April | 53.9 | 409 ft | 64.9 | 1,129 ft |
| May | 64.0 | 1,071 ft | 74.6 | 1,749 ft |
| June | 72.7 | 1,629 ft | 83.3 | 2,293 ft |
| July | 75.3 | 1,793 ft | 85.9 | 2,454 ft |
| August | 73.6 | 1,686 ft | 84.6 | 2,373 ft |
| September | 66.6 | 1,239 ft | 79.0 | 2,025 ft |
| October | 54.9 | 475 ft | 66.7 | 1,245 ft |
| November | 43.1 | −317 ft | 52.6 | 323 ft |
| December | 33.5 | −978 ft | 41.1 | −453 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 KHUF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 589 ft — the air behaves like 2,460 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 590 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KHUF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Terre Haute Regional reaches roughly 2,454 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 KHUF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,315 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,793 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 589 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Terre Haute Regional?
589 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHUF (ICAO) / HUF (FAA), in Terre Haute, Indiana.