Lawrence, Kansas · field elev 833 ft
Density Altitude at Lawrence Regional (KLWC)
Lawrence Regional sits at 833 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,038 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 | 29.3 | −968 ft | 40.7 | −177 ft |
| February | 34.3 | −618 ft | 46.3 | 203 ft |
| March | 45.1 | 122 ft | 57.8 | 968 ft |
| April | 54.8 | 770 ft | 67.7 | 1,609 ft |
| May | 65.2 | 1,449 ft | 77.0 | 2,199 ft |
| June | 75.1 | 2,079 ft | 86.4 | 2,782 ft |
| July | 79.0 | 2,324 ft | 90.6 | 3,038 ft |
| August | 77.5 | 2,230 ft | 89.9 | 2,996 ft |
| September | 68.6 | 1,667 ft | 81.8 | 2,498 ft |
| October | 56.5 | 882 ft | 69.4 | 1,718 ft |
| November | 43.4 | 7 ft | 55.7 | 830 ft |
| December | 33.4 | −681 ft | 44.4 | 75 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 KLWC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 833 ft — the air behaves like 3,062 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 834 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 KLWC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lawrence Regional reaches roughly 3,038 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 KLWC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −968 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,324 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 833 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lawrence Regional?
833 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLWC (ICAO) / LWC (FAA), in Lawrence, Kansas.