Perryville, Missouri · field elev 373 ft
Density Altitude at Perryville Regional (KPCD)
Perryville Regional sits at 373 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,387 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 | 32.2 | −1,339 ft | 40.4 | −770 ft |
| February | 36.5 | −1,039 ft | 45.8 | −402 ft |
| March | 45.5 | −422 ft | 56.3 | 301 ft |
| April | 55.8 | 268 ft | 67.7 | 1,044 ft |
| May | 65.9 | 928 ft | 77.0 | 1,636 ft |
| June | 75.1 | 1,516 ft | 85.9 | 2,190 ft |
| July | 78.7 | 1,742 ft | 89.1 | 2,387 ft |
| August | 76.7 | 1,617 ft | 87.8 | 2,307 ft |
| September | 69.5 | 1,160 ft | 81.4 | 1,911 ft |
| October | 58.0 | 413 ft | 69.7 | 1,172 ft |
| November | 46.1 | −381 ft | 55.6 | 255 ft |
| December | 36.2 | −1,060 ft | 44.2 | −510 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 KPCD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 373 ft — the air behaves like 2,381 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 374 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 KPCD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Perryville Regional reaches roughly 2,387 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 KPCD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,339 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,742 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 373 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Perryville Regional?
373 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPCD (ICAO) / PCD (FAA), in Perryville, Missouri.