Robinson, Illinois · field elev 461 ft

Density Altitude at Crawford County (KRSV)

Crawford County sits at 461 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,334 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,334 ft station: PALESTINE · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PALESTINE (2 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 30.6 −1,341 ft 38.4 −798 ft
February 35.0 −1,034 ft 43.5 −449 ft
March 44.6 −374 ft 54.4 284 ft
April 55.6 363 ft 66.6 1,081 ft
May 65.7 1,023 ft 76.1 1,687 ft
June 73.8 1,541 ft 84.1 2,186 ft
July 76.4 1,706 ft 86.5 2,334 ft
August 74.8 1,605 ft 85.7 2,285 ft
September 68.3 1,191 ft 80.4 1,956 ft
October 57.0 456 ft 68.4 1,197 ft
November 44.2 −401 ft 53.6 231 ft
December 34.8 −1,048 ft 42.1 −544 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 KRSV

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,365 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,365 ft

Field elevation 461 ft — the air behaves like 2,365 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRSV in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crawford County reaches roughly 2,334 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 KRSV on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,341 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,706 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 461 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Crawford County?

461 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRSV (ICAO) / RSV (FAA), in Robinson, Illinois.