Lakeview, Oregon · field elev 4,734 ft
Density Altitude at Lake County (KLKV)
From a field elevation of 4,734 ft, a typical July afternoon at Lake County (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,502 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4 | 3,970 ft | 39.1 | 4,554 ft |
| February | 32.8 | 4,132 ft | 41.7 | 4,725 ft |
| March | 38.5 | 4,514 ft | 49.1 | 5,209 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.0 | 4,811 ft | 54.9 | 5,582 ft ▲ |
| May | 51.3 | 5,351 ft | 64.5 | 6,188 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.4 | 5,867 ft | 74.5 | 6,804 ft ▲ |
| July | 68.7 | 6,448 ft | 86.1 | 7,502 ft ▲ |
| August | 66.8 | 6,331 ft | 84.8 | 7,425 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.4 | 5,804 ft | 76.4 | 6,920 ft ▲ |
| October | 48.1 | 5,144 ft | 63.3 | 6,113 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.6 | 4,454 ft | 48.5 | 5,170 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.5 | 3,909 ft | 38.0 | 4,480 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 KLKV
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,734 ft — the air behaves like 7,496 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,736 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 KLKV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lake County reaches roughly 7,502 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 KLKV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,909 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,448 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,734 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lake County?
4,734 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLKV (ICAO) / LKV (FAA), in Lakeview, Oregon.