Indianapolis, Indiana · field elev 862 ft
Density Altitude at Indianapolis Regional (KMQJ)
Indianapolis Regional sits at 862 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,688 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 | 26.7 | −1,115 ft | 34.8 | −547 ft |
| February | 30.2 | −868 ft | 39.0 | −257 ft |
| March | 39.8 | −203 ft | 49.6 | 461 ft |
| April | 51.6 | 594 ft | 62.3 | 1,297 ft |
| May | 62.3 | 1,297 ft | 72.5 | 1,951 ft |
| June | 71.2 | 1,868 ft | 81.2 | 2,496 ft |
| July | 74.2 | 2,058 ft | 84.3 | 2,688 ft |
| August | 72.7 | 1,963 ft | 83.1 | 2,614 ft |
| September | 66.2 | 1,549 ft | 77.6 | 2,272 ft |
| October | 54.0 | 753 ft | 65.1 | 1,478 ft |
| November | 41.9 | −59 ft | 51.1 | 561 ft |
| December | 31.7 | −763 ft | 39.3 | −237 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 KMQJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 862 ft — the air behaves like 2,669 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 863 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 KMQJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Indianapolis Regional reaches roughly 2,688 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 KMQJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,115 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,058 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 862 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Indianapolis Regional?
862 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMQJ (ICAO) / MQJ (FAA), in Indianapolis, Indiana.