Richmond, Kentucky · field elev 1,002 ft
Density Altitude at Central Kentucky Regional (KRGA)
Central Kentucky Regional sits at 1,002 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,012 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 | 37.0 | −221 ft | 45.3 | 345 ft |
| February | 41.1 | 60 ft | 50.6 | 701 ft |
| March | 49.2 | 607 ft | 59.7 | 1,300 ft |
| April | 59.3 | 1,274 ft | 70.4 | 1,989 ft |
| May | 67.3 | 1,791 ft | 77.6 | 2,443 ft |
| June | 74.1 | 2,223 ft | 83.9 | 2,834 ft |
| July | 77.0 | 2,405 ft | 86.8 | 3,012 ft |
| August | 75.8 | 2,330 ft | 85.8 | 2,951 ft |
| September | 70.0 | 1,964 ft | 79.9 | 2,586 ft |
| October | 59.5 | 1,287 ft | 69.9 | 1,957 ft |
| November | 48.9 | 587 ft | 57.8 | 1,176 ft |
| December | 40.7 | 33 ft | 48.7 | 574 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 KRGA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,002 ft — the air behaves like 3,024 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,003 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 KRGA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Central Kentucky Regional reaches roughly 3,012 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 KRGA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −221 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,405 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,002 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Central Kentucky Regional?
1,002 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRGA (ICAO) / RGA (FAA), in Richmond, Kentucky.