Winamac, Indiana · field elev 708 ft

Density Altitude at Arens Field (KRWN)

Arens Field sits at 708 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,451 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,451 ft station: WINAMAC 2SSE · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WINAMAC 2SSE (5 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 24.1 −1,492 ft 32.5 −899 ft
February 27.3 −1,265 ft 36.3 −635 ft
March 37.6 −546 ft 47.8 149 ft
April 49.5 263 ft 60.7 1,003 ft
May 60.8 1,010 ft 71.8 1,717 ft
June 70.1 1,609 ft 80.7 2,277 ft
July 73.0 1,794 ft 83.5 2,451 ft
August 71.3 1,686 ft 81.9 2,352 ft
September 64.8 1,269 ft 76.6 2,021 ft
October 52.9 490 ft 64.2 1,230 ft
November 40.1 −374 ft 49.1 236 ft
December 29.5 −1,110 ft 37.2 −573 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 KRWN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,482 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,482 ft

Field elevation 708 ft — the air behaves like 2,482 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRWN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Arens Field reaches roughly 2,451 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 KRWN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,492 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,794 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 708 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Arens Field?

708 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRWN (ICAO) / RWN (FAA), in Winamac, Indiana.