Wise, Virginia · field elev 2,685 ft
Density Altitude at Lonesome Pine (KLNP)
Lonesome Pine sits at 2,685 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,682 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 | 33.6 | 1,641 ft | 42.6 | 2,250 ft |
| February | 36.9 | 1,866 ft | 46.5 | 2,510 ft |
| March | 44.4 | 2,371 ft | 55.2 | 3,081 ft |
| April | 54.1 | 3,010 ft | 65.5 | 3,742 ft |
| May | 61.4 | 3,481 ft | 72.0 | 4,151 ft |
| June | 67.8 | 3,887 ft | 78.0 | 4,523 ft |
| July | 70.9 | 4,082 ft | 80.6 | 4,682 ft |
| August | 69.8 | 4,013 ft | 79.8 | 4,633 ft |
| September | 64.8 | 3,698 ft | 75.5 | 4,368 ft |
| October | 55.0 | 3,068 ft | 66.2 | 3,786 ft |
| November | 44.7 | 2,391 ft | 55.0 | 3,068 ft |
| December | 37.2 | 1,886 ft | 46.0 | 2,477 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 KLNP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,685 ft — the air behaves like 4,707 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,687 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 KLNP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lonesome Pine reaches roughly 4,682 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 KLNP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,641 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,082 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,685 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lonesome Pine?
2,685 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLNP (ICAO) / LNP (FAA), in Wise, Virginia.