Columbus, Ohio · field elev 744 ft
Density Altitude at Rickenbacker International (KLCK)
Rickenbacker International sits at 744 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,667 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 | −1,135 ft | 37.7 | −494 ft |
| February | 31.8 | −903 ft | 42.6 | −158 ft |
| March | 40.8 | −281 ft | 52.1 | 481 ft |
| April | 52.4 | 501 ft | 65.1 | 1,333 ft |
| May | 63.3 | 1,216 ft | 75.4 | 1,989 ft |
| June | 71.8 | 1,762 ft | 83.4 | 2,488 ft |
| July | 75.2 | 1,977 ft | 86.3 | 2,667 ft |
| August | 73.3 | 1,857 ft | 85.2 | 2,599 ft |
| September | 67.0 | 1,455 ft | 79.6 | 2,252 ft |
| October | 54.8 | 660 ft | 67.6 | 1,494 ft |
| November | 43.1 | −124 ft | 54.1 | 614 ft |
| December | 34.0 | −750 ft | 42.9 | −138 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 KLCK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 744 ft — the air behaves like 2,649 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 745 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KLCK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rickenbacker International reaches roughly 2,667 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 KLCK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,135 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,977 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 744 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rickenbacker International?
744 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLCK (ICAO) / LCK (FAA), in Columbus, Ohio.