Lancaster, Texas · field elev 501 ft
Density Altitude at Lancaster Regional (KLNC)
Lancaster Regional sits at 501 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,992 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 | 46.5 | −195 ft | 57.5 | 538 ft |
| February | 50.3 | 60 ft | 61.7 | 813 ft |
| March | 57.2 | 518 ft | 69.0 | 1,285 ft |
| April | 65.0 | 1,027 ft | 76.6 | 1,767 ft |
| May | 73.5 | 1,571 ft | 83.8 | 2,217 ft |
| June | 81.1 | 2,049 ft | 91.5 | 2,689 ft |
| July | 84.7 | 2,272 ft | 95.9 | 2,955 ft |
| August | 84.9 | 2,285 ft | 96.5 | 2,992 ft |
| September | 78.1 | 1,861 ft | 90.0 | 2,598 ft |
| October | 67.2 | 1,169 ft | 79.5 | 1,949 ft |
| November | 55.9 | 433 ft | 67.2 | 1,169 ft |
| December | 47.8 | −108 ft | 58.7 | 617 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 KLNC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 501 ft — the air behaves like 3,022 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 502 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 KLNC in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lancaster Regional reaches roughly 2,992 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 KLNC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −195 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,285 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 501 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lancaster Regional?
501 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLNC (ICAO) / LNC (FAA), in Lancaster, Texas.