Stafford, Virginia · field elev 219 ft

Density Altitude at Washington Exec/Stafford Regional (KRMN)

Washington Exec/Stafford Regional sits at 219 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °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: FREDERICKSBURG SEWAGE · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FREDERICKSBURG SEWAGE (8 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 35.5 −1,301 ft 45.9 −586 ft
February 38.1 −1,120 ft 49.3 −356 ft
March 45.3 −627 ft 57.0 157 ft
April 56.1 97 ft 68.5 906 ft
May 64.6 654 ft 76.1 1,390 ft
June 73.6 1,232 ft 84.3 1,903 ft
July 78.1 1,516 ft 88.5 2,162 ft
August 76.3 1,403 ft 86.6 2,045 ft
September 69.6 977 ft 80.3 1,654 ft
October 58.1 229 ft 70.0 1,002 ft
November 47.1 −505 ft 58.9 282 ft
December 39.2 −1,044 ft 50.0 −309 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 KRMN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,193 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,193 ft

Field elevation 219 ft — the air behaves like 2,193 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRMN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Washington Exec/Stafford Regional 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 KRMN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,301 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,516 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 219 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Washington Exec/Stafford Regional?

219 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRMN (ICAO) / RMN (FAA), in Stafford, Virginia.