La Porte, Indiana · field elev 812 ft
Density Altitude at La Porte Municipal (KPPO)
La Porte Municipal sits at 812 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,491 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 | 24.2 | −1,355 ft | 31.2 | −860 ft |
| February | 27.7 | −1,107 ft | 35.1 | −589 ft |
| March | 37.4 | −430 ft | 46.0 | 157 ft |
| April | 49.0 | 358 ft | 58.8 | 1,007 ft |
| May | 60.0 | 1,086 ft | 70.0 | 1,730 ft |
| June | 69.3 | 1,686 ft | 78.9 | 2,292 ft |
| July | 73.1 | 1,927 ft | 82.1 | 2,491 ft |
| August | 71.5 | 1,826 ft | 80.3 | 2,379 ft |
| September | 64.8 | 1,397 ft | 74.4 | 2,009 ft |
| October | 53.0 | 625 ft | 62.0 | 1,216 ft |
| November | 40.3 | −231 ft | 47.7 | 271 ft |
| December | 29.9 | −952 ft | 36.2 | −513 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 KPPO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 812 ft — the air behaves like 2,485 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 813 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 KPPO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at La Porte Municipal reaches roughly 2,491 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 KPPO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,355 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,927 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 812 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of La Porte Municipal?
812 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPPO (ICAO) / PPO (FAA), in La Porte, Indiana.