Presque Isle, Maine · field elev 534 ft
Density Altitude at Presque Isle International (KPQI)
Presque Isle International sits at 534 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,927 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 | 12.8 | −2,530 ft | 22.3 | −1,839 ft |
| February | 15.6 | −2,325 ft | 25.9 | −1,582 ft |
| March | 25.9 | −1,582 ft | 35.7 | −894 ft |
| April | 39.5 | −631 ft | 49.6 | 54 ft |
| May | 53.2 | 295 ft | 65.2 | 1,081 ft |
| June | 62.0 | 873 ft | 73.7 | 1,625 ft |
| July | 67.4 | 1,223 ft | 78.5 | 1,927 ft |
| August | 65.9 | 1,126 ft | 77.3 | 1,852 ft |
| September | 58.0 | 612 ft | 69.1 | 1,332 ft |
| October | 45.4 | −229 ft | 54.5 | 381 ft |
| November | 33.0 | −1,082 ft | 40.0 | −597 ft |
| December | 20.4 | −1,976 ft | 28.2 | −1,419 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 KPQI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 534 ft — the air behaves like 1,958 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 535 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 KPQI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Presque Isle International reaches roughly 1,927 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 KPQI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,530 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,223 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 534 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Presque Isle International?
534 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPQI (ICAO) / PQI (FAA), in Presque Isle, Maine.