Concord, North Carolina · field elev 704 ft
Density Altitude at Concord-Padgett Regional (KJQF)
Concord-Padgett Regional sits at 704 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,954 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 | 40.8 | −331 ft | 52.8 | 478 ft |
| February | 44.1 | −106 ft | 56.7 | 736 ft |
| March | 51.3 | 378 ft | 64.5 | 1,245 ft |
| April | 60.4 | 979 ft | 74.1 | 1,858 ft |
| May | 68.8 | 1,521 ft | 81.4 | 2,316 ft |
| June | 76.6 | 2,016 ft | 88.4 | 2,747 ft |
| July | 80.3 | 2,247 ft | 91.8 | 2,954 ft |
| August | 78.5 | 2,135 ft | 89.8 | 2,833 ft |
| September | 72.2 | 1,738 ft | 84.0 | 2,477 ft |
| October | 61.1 | 1,024 ft | 74.4 | 1,877 ft |
| November | 50.5 | 325 ft | 63.9 | 1,206 ft |
| December | 43.6 | −140 ft | 55.6 | 664 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 KJQF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 704 ft — the air behaves like 2,966 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 705 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 KJQF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Concord-Padgett Regional reaches roughly 2,954 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 KJQF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −331 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,247 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 704 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Concord-Padgett Regional?
704 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJQF (ICAO) / JQF (FAA), in Concord, North Carolina.