Dublin, Virginia · field elev 2,105 ft
Density Altitude at New River Valley (KPSK)
New River Valley sits at 2,105 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,111 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 | 33.2 | 892 ft | 42.8 | 1,545 ft |
| February | 35.8 | 1,070 ft | 46.1 | 1,766 ft |
| March | 42.6 | 1,532 ft | 53.8 | 2,275 ft |
| April | 52.3 | 2,177 ft | 64.6 | 2,973 ft |
| May | 60.7 | 2,723 ft | 72.5 | 3,473 ft |
| June | 68.3 | 3,208 ft | 79.4 | 3,902 ft |
| July | 72.0 | 3,442 ft | 82.8 | 4,111 ft |
| August | 70.6 | 3,354 ft | 81.5 | 4,031 ft |
| September | 64.5 | 2,967 ft | 75.9 | 3,685 ft |
| October | 53.8 | 2,275 ft | 66.2 | 3,075 ft |
| November | 43.7 | 1,605 ft | 55.4 | 2,380 ft |
| December | 36.1 | 1,091 ft | 45.9 | 1,753 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 KPSK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,105 ft — the air behaves like 4,123 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,106 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 KPSK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New River Valley reaches roughly 4,111 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 KPSK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 892 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,442 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,105 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of New River Valley?
2,105 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPSK (ICAO) / PSK (FAA), in Dublin, Virginia.