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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,162 ft station: RICHMOND INTL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at RICHMOND INTL AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,192 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,192 ft

Field elevation 168 ft — the air behaves like 2,192 ft.

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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.