Renton, Washington · field elev 32 ft

Density Altitude at Renton Municipal (KRNT)

Renton Municipal sits at 32 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,256 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈1,256 ft station: RENTON MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at RENTON MUNI 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 42.5 −1,050 ft 48.0 −676 ft
February 43.6 −975 ft 50.4 −514 ft
March 47.1 −737 ft 54.7 −227 ft
April 51.3 −454 ft 59.5 91 ft
May 57.6 −35 ft 66.3 534 ft
June 62.3 274 ft 71.0 837 ft
July 67.3 599 ft 77.2 1,231 ft
August 67.5 612 ft 77.6 1,256 ft
September 62.4 281 ft 71.6 875 ft
October 53.7 −293 ft 61.0 189 ft
November 46.2 −798 ft 52.4 −380 ft
December 41.8 −1,098 ft 47.0 −744 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 KRNT

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,281 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,281 ft

Field elevation 32 ft — the air behaves like 1,281 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRNT in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Renton Municipal reaches roughly 1,256 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 KRNT on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,098 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 612 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 32 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Renton Municipal?

32 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRNT (ICAO) / RNT (FAA), in Renton, Washington.