Pikeville, Kentucky · field elev 1,465 ft
Density Altitude at Pike County/Hatcher Field (KPBX)
Pike County/Hatcher Field sits at 1,465 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,269 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 | 32.1 | 18 ft | 42.5 | 731 ft |
| February | 35.3 | 239 ft | 46.5 | 1,000 ft |
| March | 42.7 | 744 ft | 55.9 | 1,623 ft |
| April | 52.5 | 1,399 ft | 67.5 | 2,373 ft |
| May | 60.9 | 1,949 ft | 74.1 | 2,790 ft |
| June | 67.7 | 2,385 ft | 79.5 | 3,127 ft |
| July | 71.2 | 2,607 ft | 81.8 | 3,269 ft |
| August | 70.3 | 2,551 ft | 80.7 | 3,201 ft |
| September | 64.3 | 2,168 ft | 75.9 | 2,903 ft |
| October | 53.1 | 1,439 ft | 66.4 | 2,302 ft |
| November | 42.6 | 737 ft | 55.4 | 1,590 ft |
| December | 35.4 | 246 ft | 45.5 | 933 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 KPBX
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,465 ft — the air behaves like 3,282 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,466 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 KPBX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pike County/Hatcher Field reaches roughly 3,269 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 KPBX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 18 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,607 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,465 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pike County/Hatcher Field?
1,465 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPBX (ICAO) / PBX (FAA), in Pikeville, Kentucky.