Providence, Rhode Island · field elev 54 ft
Density Altitude at Rhode Island Tf Green International (KPVD)
Rhode Island Tf Green International sits at 54 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,658 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 | 30.2 | −1,879 ft | 38.3 | −1,312 ft |
| February | 32.0 | −1,752 ft | 40.5 | −1,160 ft |
| March | 38.9 | −1,271 ft | 47.7 | −669 ft |
| April | 49.3 | −561 ft | 58.9 | 78 ft |
| May | 59.1 | 91 ft | 68.9 | 729 ft |
| June | 68.2 | 684 ft | 77.7 | 1,289 ft |
| July | 74.4 | 1,080 ft | 83.6 | 1,658 ft |
| August | 73.0 | 991 ft | 82.2 | 1,571 ft |
| September | 65.6 | 516 ft | 74.8 | 1,106 ft |
| October | 54.4 | −220 ft | 63.8 | 399 ft |
| November | 44.5 | −886 ft | 53.2 | −300 ft |
| December | 35.5 | −1,507 ft | 43.4 | −961 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 KPVD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 54 ft — the air behaves like 1,683 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 55 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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
Nearby Rhode Island fields
- KOQU — Quonset State
North Kingstown · elev 18 ft
- KSFZ — North Central State
Pawtucket · elev 441 ft
- KUUU — Newport State
Newport · elev 172 ft
- 08R — Richmond
West Kingston · elev 130 ft
- KWST — Westerly State
Westerly · elev 81 ft
- KBID — Block Island State
Block Island · elev 108 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KPVD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rhode Island Tf Green International reaches roughly 1,658 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 KPVD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,879 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,080 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 54 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rhode Island Tf Green International?
54 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPVD (ICAO) / PVD (FAA), in Providence, Rhode Island.