Rutland, Vermont · field elev 787 ft
Density Altitude at Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (KRUT)
Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional sits at 787 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,349 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 | 18.7 | −1,781 ft | 29.4 | −1,018 ft |
| February | 20.5 | −1,651 ft | 32.1 | −829 ft |
| March | 29.7 | −997 ft | 41.3 | −193 ft |
| April | 42.9 | −84 ft | 55.2 | 740 ft |
| May | 55.1 | 733 ft | 67.9 | 1,566 ft |
| June | 63.7 | 1,295 ft | 75.9 | 2,073 ft |
| July | 68.4 | 1,598 ft | 80.3 | 2,349 ft |
| August | 66.3 | 1,463 ft | 78.1 | 2,211 ft |
| September | 58.3 | 944 ft | 70.6 | 1,738 ft |
| October | 46.8 | 180 ft | 58.3 | 944 ft |
| November | 36.1 | −551 ft | 46.2 | 139 ft |
| December | 25.7 | −1,279 ft | 35.1 | −620 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 KRUT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 787 ft — the air behaves like 2,330 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 788 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 KRUT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional reaches roughly 2,349 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 KRUT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,781 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,598 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 787 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional?
787 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRUT (ICAO) / RUT (FAA), in Rutland, Vermont.