Richmond, Indiana · field elev 1,140 ft
Density Altitude at Richmond Municipal (KRID)
Richmond Municipal sits at 1,140 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,058 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 | 27.9 | −682 ft | 36.2 | −104 ft |
| February | 31.2 | −451 ft | 40.3 | 177 ft |
| March | 40.8 | 211 ft | 50.8 | 885 ft |
| April | 52.2 | 978 ft | 63.8 | 1,736 ft |
| May | 62.6 | 1,659 ft | 73.7 | 2,367 ft |
| June | 71.1 | 2,203 ft | 82.0 | 2,885 ft |
| July | 74.2 | 2,399 ft | 84.8 | 3,058 ft |
| August | 72.7 | 2,304 ft | 83.6 | 2,984 ft |
| September | 65.9 | 1,871 ft | 77.6 | 2,612 ft |
| October | 54.2 | 1,110 ft | 65.5 | 1,845 ft |
| November | 42.2 | 307 ft | 51.7 | 945 ft |
| December | 32.6 | −353 ft | 40.4 | 184 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 KRID
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,140 ft — the air behaves like 3,070 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,141 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 KRID in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Richmond Municipal reaches roughly 3,058 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 KRID on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −682 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,399 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,140 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Richmond Municipal?
1,140 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRID (ICAO) / RID (FAA), in Richmond, Indiana.