Orange, Virginia · field elev 464 ft

Density Altitude at Orange County (KOMH)

Orange County sits at 464 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,338 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,338 ft station: PIEDMONT RSCH STN · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PIEDMONT RSCH STN (4 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 34.9 −1,037 ft 44.4 −384 ft
February 37.7 −843 ft 47.8 −154 ft
March 44.9 −350 ft 55.6 367 ft
April 55.5 360 ft 66.8 1,098 ft
May 64.1 924 ft 74.3 1,577 ft
June 72.5 1,463 ft 82.6 2,097 ft
July 76.7 1,728 ft 86.5 2,338 ft
August 75.1 1,627 ft 84.8 2,233 ft
September 68.7 1,220 ft 78.6 1,848 ft
October 57.3 479 ft 68.2 1,188 ft
November 46.9 −214 ft 57.3 479 ft
December 38.6 −781 ft 47.9 −147 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 KOMH

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,369 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,369 ft

Field elevation 464 ft — the air behaves like 2,369 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KOMH in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Orange County reaches roughly 2,338 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 KOMH on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,037 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,728 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 464 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Orange County?

464 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOMH (ICAO) / OMH (FAA), in Orange, Virginia.