Paducah, Kentucky · field elev 410 ft
Density Altitude at Barkley Regional (KPAH)
Barkley Regional sits at 410 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,413 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 | 35.1 | −1,090 ft | 44.1 | −471 ft |
| February | 39.6 | −779 ft | 49.3 | −120 ft |
| March | 48.7 | −160 ft | 59.2 | 538 ft |
| April | 58.7 | 505 ft | 70.0 | 1,237 ft |
| May | 68.0 | 1,109 ft | 78.4 | 1,769 ft |
| June | 75.8 | 1,605 ft | 86.1 | 2,248 ft |
| July | 78.8 | 1,794 ft | 88.8 | 2,413 ft |
| August | 77.6 | 1,719 ft | 88.4 | 2,389 ft |
| September | 70.6 | 1,275 ft | 82.0 | 1,994 ft |
| October | 59.0 | 524 ft | 71.1 | 1,307 ft |
| November | 47.3 | −254 ft | 57.7 | 439 ft |
| December | 39.0 | −820 ft | 47.8 | −221 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 KPAH
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 410 ft — the air behaves like 2,426 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 411 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 KPAH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Barkley Regional reaches roughly 2,413 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 KPAH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,090 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,794 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 410 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Barkley Regional?
410 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPAH (ICAO) / PAH (FAA), in Paducah, Kentucky.