Norridgewock, Maine · field elev 270 ft
Density Altitude at Central Maine/Norridgewock (KOWK)
Central Maine/Norridgewock sits at 270 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,629 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 | 16.2 | −2,613 ft | 26.9 | −1,842 ft |
| February | 17.8 | −2,497 ft | 29.7 | −1,644 ft |
| March | 27.9 | −1,771 ft | 38.5 | −1,029 ft |
| April | 40.7 | −878 ft | 51.1 | −172 ft |
| May | 53.0 | −45 ft | 64.2 | 691 ft |
| June | 62.5 | 581 ft | 73.2 | 1,269 ft |
| July | 68.1 | 943 ft | 78.9 | 1,629 ft |
| August | 66.6 | 846 ft | 77.8 | 1,560 ft |
| September | 58.8 | 338 ft | 70.2 | 1,078 ft |
| October | 46.7 | −469 ft | 57.0 | 220 ft |
| November | 35.3 | −1,251 ft | 44.0 | −652 ft |
| December | 24.1 | −2,042 ft | 33.0 | −1,412 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 KOWK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 270 ft — the air behaves like 1,635 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 271 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 KOWK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Central Maine/Norridgewock reaches roughly 1,629 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 KOWK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,613 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 943 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 270 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Central Maine/Norridgewock?
270 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOWK (ICAO) / OWK (FAA), in Norridgewock, Maine.