Lorain/Elyria, Ohio · field elev 793 ft

Density Altitude at Lorain County Regional (KLPR)

Lorain County Regional sits at 793 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,480 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,480 ft station: ELYRIA LORAIN CO AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ELYRIA LORAIN CO AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 26.7 −1,201 ft 33.6 −717 ft
February 28.8 −1,053 ft 36.3 −529 ft
March 37.0 −481 ft 45.3 86 ft
April 48.6 308 ft 58.8 984 ft
May 59.6 1,036 ft 70.0 1,707 ft
June 68.9 1,637 ft 79.0 2,275 ft
July 72.3 1,853 ft 82.3 2,480 ft
August 70.1 1,714 ft 79.9 2,331 ft
September 63.8 1,309 ft 74.6 1,999 ft
October 52.9 595 ft 62.6 1,231 ft
November 41.7 −159 ft 49.3 355 ft
December 32.3 −807 ft 38.5 −378 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 KLPR

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,462 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,462 ft

Field elevation 793 ft — the air behaves like 2,462 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KLPR in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lorain County Regional reaches roughly 2,480 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 KLPR on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,201 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,853 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 793 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Lorain County Regional?

793 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLPR (ICAO) / LPR (FAA), in Lorain/Elyria, Ohio.