Hopkinsville, Kentucky · field elev 564 ft
Density Altitude at Hopkinsville-Christian County (KHVC)
Hopkinsville-Christian County sits at 564 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,564 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 | 35.5 | −870 ft | 43.8 | −300 ft |
| February | 39.6 | −587 ft | 48.4 | 11 ft |
| March | 48.0 | −16 ft | 58.1 | 655 ft |
| April | 58.1 | 655 ft | 69.1 | 1,369 ft |
| May | 67.4 | 1,260 ft | 77.2 | 1,882 ft |
| June | 75.5 | 1,775 ft | 84.8 | 2,355 ft |
| July | 79.1 | 2,001 ft | 88.2 | 2,564 ft |
| August | 77.9 | 1,926 ft | 87.5 | 2,521 ft |
| September | 71.4 | 1,515 ft | 81.9 | 2,176 ft |
| October | 59.7 | 760 ft | 70.9 | 1,483 ft |
| November | 48.1 | −9 ft | 58.0 | 649 ft |
| December | 39.2 | −615 ft | 47.0 | −83 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 KHVC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 564 ft — the air behaves like 2,552 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 565 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 KHVC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hopkinsville-Christian County reaches roughly 2,564 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 KHVC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −870 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,001 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 564 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hopkinsville-Christian County?
564 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHVC (ICAO) / HVC (FAA), in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.