Lincoln, California · field elev 121 ft
Density Altitude at Lincoln Regional/Karl Harder Field (KLHM)
Lincoln Regional/Karl Harder Field sits at 121 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,512 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 | 46.8 | −647 ft | 55.5 | −64 ft |
| February | 50.8 | −377 ft | 60.4 | 260 ft |
| March | 54.8 | −110 ft | 66.2 | 637 ft |
| April | 59.5 | 200 ft | 72.6 | 1,048 ft |
| May | 67.1 | 695 ft | 81.9 | 1,634 ft |
| June | 74.0 | 1,137 ft | 90.1 | 2,141 ft |
| July | 78.5 | 1,421 ft | 96.2 | 2,512 ft |
| August | 77.0 | 1,327 ft | 94.5 | 2,409 ft |
| September | 72.7 | 1,054 ft | 89.6 | 2,110 ft |
| October | 64.2 | 508 ft | 79.0 | 1,453 ft |
| November | 52.7 | −250 ft | 64.2 | 508 ft |
| December | 46.6 | −660 ft | 55.4 | −70 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 KLHM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 121 ft — the air behaves like 2,500 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 122 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 KLHM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lincoln Regional/Karl Harder Field reaches roughly 2,512 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 KLHM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −660 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,421 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 121 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lincoln Regional/Karl Harder Field?
121 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLHM (ICAO) / LHM (FAA), in Lincoln, California.