Winchester, Virginia · field elev 726 ft
Density Altitude at Winchester Regional (KOKV)
Winchester Regional sits at 726 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,621 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 | 32.6 | −870 ft | 41.4 | −262 ft |
| February | 35.3 | −682 ft | 45.0 | −18 ft |
| March | 42.6 | −181 ft | 52.9 | 512 ft |
| April | 53.6 | 559 ft | 64.9 | 1,298 ft |
| May | 62.8 | 1,162 ft | 73.2 | 1,828 ft |
| June | 71.5 | 1,720 ft | 81.9 | 2,373 ft |
| July | 75.8 | 1,992 ft | 85.9 | 2,621 ft |
| August | 74.0 | 1,879 ft | 84.3 | 2,522 ft |
| September | 66.8 | 1,420 ft | 77.2 | 2,080 ft |
| October | 55.1 | 658 ft | 65.6 | 1,343 ft |
| November | 45.0 | −18 ft | 54.7 | 631 ft |
| December | 36.5 | −599 ft | 45.0 | −18 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 KOKV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 726 ft — the air behaves like 2,627 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 727 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KOKV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winchester Regional reaches roughly 2,621 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 KOKV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −870 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,992 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 726 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Winchester Regional?
726 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOKV (ICAO) / OKV (FAA), in Winchester, Virginia.