Lansing, Michigan · field elev 861 ft
Density Altitude at Capital Region International (KLAN)
Capital Region International sits at 861 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,594 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 | 23.9 | −1,315 ft | 30.6 | −841 ft |
| February | 25.9 | −1,173 ft | 33.5 | −639 ft |
| March | 35.2 | −521 ft | 44.4 | 109 ft |
| April | 47.0 | 285 ft | 57.6 | 989 ft |
| May | 58.4 | 1,042 ft | 69.4 | 1,752 ft |
| June | 68.0 | 1,663 ft | 78.9 | 2,352 ft |
| July | 71.8 | 1,905 ft | 82.8 | 2,594 ft |
| August | 70.0 | 1,791 ft | 80.6 | 2,458 ft |
| September | 62.5 | 1,309 ft | 73.6 | 2,019 ft |
| October | 50.8 | 539 ft | 60.5 | 1,179 ft |
| November | 39.5 | −224 ft | 47.0 | 285 ft |
| December | 29.5 | −918 ft | 35.7 | −486 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 KLAN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 861 ft — the air behaves like 2,606 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 862 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 KLAN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Capital Region International reaches roughly 2,594 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 KLAN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,315 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,905 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 861 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Capital Region International?
861 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLAN (ICAO) / LAN (FAA), in Lansing, Michigan.