Cincinnati, Ohio · field elev 482 ft
Density Altitude at Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field (KLUK)
Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field sits at 482 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,366 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 | 32.1 | −1,210 ft | 40.6 | −621 ft |
| February | 35.3 | −987 ft | 45.0 | −321 ft |
| March | 44.0 | −388 ft | 54.6 | 323 ft |
| April | 54.5 | 317 ft | 66.6 | 1,107 ft |
| May | 64.0 | 939 ft | 75.4 | 1,668 ft |
| June | 72.2 | 1,466 ft | 83.3 | 2,162 ft |
| July | 75.9 | 1,700 ft | 86.6 | 2,366 ft |
| August | 74.8 | 1,630 ft | 85.9 | 2,323 ft |
| September | 67.8 | 1,184 ft | 79.7 | 1,938 ft |
| October | 56.0 | 416 ft | 67.9 | 1,191 ft |
| November | 44.6 | −348 ft | 55.1 | 356 ft |
| December | 36.3 | −917 ft | 44.6 | −348 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 KLUK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 482 ft — the air behaves like 2,391 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 483 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 KLUK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field reaches roughly 2,366 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 KLUK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,210 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,700 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 482 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field?
482 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLUK (ICAO) / LUK (FAA), in Cincinnati, Ohio.