Indianapolis, Indiana · field elev 796 ft
Density Altitude at Indianapolis International (KIND)
Indianapolis International sits at 796 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,663 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 | 28.5 | −1,070 ft | 36.1 | −539 ft |
| February | 32.5 | −790 ft | 40.8 | −216 ft |
| March | 42.4 | −107 ft | 51.9 | 532 ft |
| April | 53.6 | 645 ft | 63.9 | 1,319 ft |
| May | 63.6 | 1,300 ft | 73.4 | 1,927 ft |
| June | 72.5 | 1,870 ft | 82.0 | 2,465 ft |
| July | 75.8 | 2,078 ft | 85.2 | 2,663 ft |
| August | 74.7 | 2,009 ft | 84.3 | 2,607 ft |
| September | 67.8 | 1,570 ft | 78.2 | 2,229 ft |
| October | 55.5 | 771 ft | 65.6 | 1,429 ft |
| November | 43.3 | −46 ft | 51.8 | 526 ft |
| December | 33.3 | −734 ft | 40.4 | −244 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 KIND
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 796 ft — the air behaves like 2,651 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 797 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 KIND in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Indianapolis International reaches roughly 2,663 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 KIND on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,070 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,078 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 796 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Indianapolis International?
796 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIND (ICAO) / IND (FAA), in Indianapolis, Indiana.