South Bend, Indiana · field elev 798 ft
Density Altitude at South Bend International (KSBN)
South Bend International sits at 798 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,511 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 | 24.1 | −1,380 ft | 31.2 | −878 ft |
| February | 27.1 | −1,166 ft | 34.9 | −620 ft |
| March | 36.7 | −496 ft | 46.2 | 153 ft |
| April | 48.1 | 281 ft | 59.0 | 1,003 ft |
| May | 59.1 | 1,010 ft | 70.1 | 1,720 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 1,637 ft | 79.4 | 2,306 ft |
| July | 72.4 | 1,866 ft | 82.7 | 2,511 ft |
| August | 70.7 | 1,758 ft | 80.8 | 2,393 ft |
| September | 63.7 | 1,309 ft | 74.4 | 1,992 ft |
| October | 52.0 | 541 ft | 61.8 | 1,186 ft |
| November | 39.8 | −282 ft | 47.7 | 254 ft |
| December | 29.6 | −990 ft | 36.3 | −523 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 KSBN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 798 ft — the air behaves like 2,530 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 799 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 KSBN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at South Bend International reaches roughly 2,511 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 KSBN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,380 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,866 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 798 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of South Bend International?
798 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSBN (ICAO) / SBN (FAA), in South Bend, Indiana.