Somerset, Kentucky · field elev 927 ft
Density Altitude at Lake Cumberland Regional (KSME)
Lake Cumberland Regional sits at 927 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,902 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 | 37.2 | −300 ft | 45.4 | 259 ft |
| February | 40.6 | −67 ft | 49.7 | 548 ft |
| March | 48.5 | 467 ft | 58.5 | 1,130 ft |
| April | 58.9 | 1,156 ft | 69.8 | 1,859 ft |
| May | 66.7 | 1,661 ft | 76.7 | 2,295 ft |
| June | 74.2 | 2,138 ft | 83.7 | 2,730 ft |
| July | 77.7 | 2,357 ft | 86.5 | 2,902 ft |
| August | 76.5 | 2,282 ft | 86.0 | 2,872 ft |
| September | 70.3 | 1,891 ft | 80.7 | 2,544 ft |
| October | 59.4 | 1,188 ft | 70.9 | 1,929 ft |
| November | 48.4 | 461 ft | 58.5 | 1,130 ft |
| December | 40.9 | −47 ft | 48.8 | 488 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 KSME
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 927 ft — the air behaves like 2,933 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 928 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 KSME in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lake Cumberland Regional reaches roughly 2,902 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 KSME on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −300 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,357 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 927 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lake Cumberland Regional?
927 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSME (ICAO) / SME (FAA), in Somerset, Kentucky.