Richmond, Virginia · field elev 168 ft
Density Altitude at Richmond International (KRIC)
Richmond International sits at 168 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,162 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 | 38.3 | −1,170 ft | 47.8 | −521 ft |
| February | 41.0 | −984 ft | 51.6 | −265 ft |
| March | 48.4 | −480 ft | 59.6 | 265 ft |
| April | 58.4 | 186 ft | 70.4 | 965 ft |
| May | 66.7 | 727 ft | 77.8 | 1,435 ft |
| June | 75.0 | 1,258 ft | 85.6 | 1,922 ft |
| July | 79.4 | 1,536 ft | 89.5 | 2,162 ft |
| August | 77.5 | 1,416 ft | 87.5 | 2,039 ft |
| September | 71.2 | 1,016 ft | 81.2 | 1,648 ft |
| October | 60.0 | 291 ft | 70.9 | 997 ft |
| November | 49.6 | −400 ft | 60.4 | 318 ft |
| December | 41.8 | −929 ft | 51.5 | −272 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 KRIC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 168 ft — the air behaves like 2,192 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 169 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 KRIC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Richmond International reaches roughly 2,162 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 KRIC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,170 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,536 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 168 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Richmond International?
168 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRIC (ICAO) / RIC (FAA), in Richmond, Virginia.