Wilmington, North Carolina · field elev 32 ft

Density Altitude at Wilmington International (KILM)

Wilmington International sits at 32 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,027 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,027 ft station: WILMINGTON INTL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WILMINGTON INTL AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 46.8 −757 ft 57.2 −61 ft
February 49.3 −588 ft 60.3 143 ft
March 55.3 −187 ft 66.5 547 ft
April 63.6 359 ft 74.6 1,066 ft
May 71.1 843 ft 81.1 1,476 ft
June 78.2 1,294 ft 87.0 1,842 ft
July 81.5 1,501 ft 90.0 2,027 ft
August 80.0 1,407 ft 88.3 1,922 ft
September 75.3 1,110 ft 83.9 1,650 ft
October 65.9 508 ft 76.1 1,161 ft
November 56.1 −134 ft 67.4 605 ft
December 49.7 −561 ft 60.3 143 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 KILM

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,027 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,027 ft

Field elevation 32 ft — the air behaves like 2,027 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KILM in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wilmington International reaches roughly 2,027 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 KILM on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −757 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,501 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 32 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Wilmington International?

32 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KILM (ICAO) / ILM (FAA), in Wilmington, North Carolina.