Olney-Noble, Illinois · field elev 482 ft

Density Altitude at Olney-Noble (KOLY)

Olney-Noble sits at 482 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,378 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,378 ft station: OLNEY 2S · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at OLNEY 2S (5 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 29.3 −1,407 ft 37.8 −813 ft
February 33.3 −1,126 ft 42.7 −477 ft
March 42.9 −463 ft 53.4 243 ft
April 54.2 297 ft 65.6 1,043 ft
May 64.2 952 ft 75.1 1,649 ft
June 73.2 1,529 ft 84.1 2,212 ft
July 76.2 1,719 ft 86.8 2,378 ft
August 74.8 1,630 ft 85.8 2,317 ft
September 68.1 1,204 ft 80.4 1,982 ft
October 56.4 442 ft 68.5 1,229 ft
November 43.7 −409 ft 53.9 277 ft
December 34.0 −1,077 ft 42.3 −504 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 KOLY

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,391 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,391 ft

Field elevation 482 ft — the air behaves like 2,391 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KOLY in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Olney-Noble reaches roughly 2,378 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 KOLY on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,407 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,719 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 Olney-Noble?

482 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOLY (ICAO) / OLY (FAA), in Olney-Noble, Illinois.