Hartford, Kentucky · field elev 537 ft

Density Altitude at Ohio County (KJQD)

Ohio County sits at 537 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,501 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,501 ft station: BEAVER DAM · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BEAVER DAM (3 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 34.0 −1,008 ft 43.8 −334 ft
February 37.5 −766 ft 48.5 −16 ft
March 46.4 −157 ft 57.9 609 ft
April 57.5 583 ft 69.5 1,361 ft
May 66.4 1,162 ft 77.0 1,836 ft
June 74.2 1,660 ft 84.6 2,310 ft
July 77.7 1,880 ft 87.7 2,501 ft
August 76.5 1,805 ft 87.6 2,495 ft
September 69.7 1,374 ft 81.6 2,124 ft
October 57.7 596 ft 70.5 1,425 ft
November 46.6 −144 ft 57.5 583 ft
December 38.0 −731 ft 47.1 −110 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 KJQD

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,519 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,519 ft

Field elevation 537 ft — the air behaves like 2,519 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KJQD in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ohio County reaches roughly 2,501 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 KJQD on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,008 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,880 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 537 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Ohio County?

537 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJQD (ICAO) / JQD (FAA), in Hartford, Kentucky.