Richlands, Virginia · field elev 2,653 ft
Density Altitude at Tazewell County (KJFZ)
Tazewell County sits at 2,653 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,802 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 | 33.4 | 1,588 ft | 44.1 | 2,311 ft |
| February | 36.5 | 1,799 ft | 47.7 | 2,550 ft |
| March | 43.2 | 2,251 ft | 55.7 | 3,074 ft |
| April | 52.5 | 2,866 ft | 66.1 | 3,741 ft |
| May | 61.3 | 3,435 ft | 74.1 | 4,243 ft |
| June | 68.9 | 3,918 ft | 80.4 | 4,631 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 4,131 ft | 83.2 | 4,802 ft |
| August | 71.4 | 4,074 ft | 82.7 | 4,772 ft |
| September | 65.7 | 3,716 ft | 78.1 | 4,490 ft |
| October | 54.3 | 2,983 ft | 67.8 | 3,848 ft |
| November | 44.0 | 2,304 ft | 57.1 | 3,165 ft |
| December | 36.8 | 1,820 ft | 47.6 | 2,544 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 KJFZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,653 ft — the air behaves like 4,790 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,655 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KJFZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tazewell County reaches roughly 4,802 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 KJFZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,588 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,131 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,653 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tazewell County?
2,653 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJFZ (ICAO) / JFZ (FAA), in Richlands, Virginia.