Pontiac, Illinois · field elev 666 ft
Density Altitude at Pontiac Municipal (KPNT)
Pontiac Municipal sits at 666 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,449 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 | 24.8 | −1,495 ft | 32.4 | −959 ft |
| February | 28.8 | −1,212 ft | 37.0 | −639 ft |
| March | 39.6 | −460 ft | 49.3 | 198 ft |
| April | 51.7 | 358 ft | 62.8 | 1,088 ft |
| May | 62.8 | 1,088 ft | 73.6 | 1,780 ft |
| June | 72.0 | 1,679 ft | 82.0 | 2,306 ft |
| July | 75.0 | 1,868 ft | 84.3 | 2,449 ft |
| August | 73.3 | 1,761 ft | 83.0 | 2,368 ft |
| September | 66.9 | 1,353 ft | 78.1 | 2,063 ft |
| October | 54.6 | 551 ft | 65.3 | 1,250 ft |
| November | 41.3 | −344 ft | 50.2 | 258 ft |
| December | 30.3 | −1,106 ft | 37.8 | −584 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 KPNT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 666 ft — the air behaves like 2,430 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 667 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 KPNT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pontiac Municipal reaches roughly 2,449 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 KPNT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,495 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,868 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 666 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pontiac Municipal?
666 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPNT (ICAO) / PNT (FAA), in Pontiac, Illinois.