Norfolk, Virginia · field elev 26 ft
Density Altitude at Norfolk International (KORF)
Norfolk International sits at 26 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,982 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 | 42.2 | −1,078 ft | 50.7 | −502 ft |
| February | 44.2 | −942 ft | 53.4 | −321 ft |
| March | 50.7 | −502 ft | 60.1 | 123 ft |
| April | 60.1 | 123 ft | 70.0 | 765 ft |
| May | 68.3 | 656 ft | 77.4 | 1,236 ft |
| June | 76.7 | 1,192 ft | 85.2 | 1,723 ft |
| July | 81.1 | 1,468 ft | 89.4 | 1,982 ft |
| August | 79.2 | 1,349 ft | 86.9 | 1,829 ft |
| September | 74.0 | 1,021 ft | 81.4 | 1,487 ft |
| October | 63.7 | 358 ft | 72.3 | 912 ft |
| November | 53.3 | −328 ft | 62.1 | 254 ft |
| December | 46.1 | −812 ft | 54.7 | −234 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 KORF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 26 ft — the air behaves like 1,958 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 27 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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Newport News · elev 42 ft
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Suffolk · elev 70 ft
- KJGG — Waltrip Williamsburg Exec Airport
Williamsburg · elev 49 ft
- KFKN — Franklin Regional
Franklin · elev 40 ft
- 9VG — Campbell Field
Weirwood · elev 40 ft
- KAKQ — Wakefield Municipal
Wakefield · elev 111 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KORF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Norfolk International reaches roughly 1,982 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 KORF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,078 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,468 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 26 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Norfolk International?
26 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KORF (ICAO) / ORF (FAA), in Norfolk, Virginia.