Warrenton, Virginia · field elev 336 ft
Density Altitude at Warrenton/Fauquier (KHWY)
Warrenton/Fauquier sits at 336 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,083 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 | 33.5 | −1,294 ft | 42.2 | −693 ft |
| February | 36.1 | −1,113 ft | 45.6 | −461 ft |
| March | 43.7 | −590 ft | 53.9 | 96 ft |
| April | 54.7 | 149 ft | 65.6 | 863 ft |
| May | 62.5 | 662 ft | 72.7 | 1,318 ft |
| June | 70.9 | 1,204 ft | 80.7 | 1,822 ft |
| July | 75.4 | 1,489 ft | 84.9 | 2,083 ft |
| August | 74.0 | 1,401 ft | 83.6 | 2,003 ft |
| September | 67.6 | 992 ft | 77.7 | 1,634 ft |
| October | 56.3 | 255 ft | 66.7 | 934 ft |
| November | 46.3 | −414 ft | 56.2 | 249 ft |
| December | 37.3 | −1,030 ft | 46.0 | −434 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 KHWY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 336 ft — the air behaves like 2,089 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 337 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 KHWY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Warrenton/Fauquier reaches roughly 2,083 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 KHWY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,294 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,489 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 336 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Warrenton/Fauquier?
336 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHWY (ICAO) / HWY (FAA), in Warrenton, Virginia.