Morehead, Kentucky · field elev 1,028 ft
Density Altitude at Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional (KSYM)
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional sits at 1,028 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,964 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 | 32.9 | −472 ft | 41.3 | 106 ft |
| February | 36.0 | −257 ft | 45.5 | 391 ft |
| March | 44.2 | 303 ft | 55.1 | 1,031 ft |
| April | 54.8 | 1,011 ft | 67.2 | 1,817 ft |
| May | 63.5 | 1,579 ft | 74.8 | 2,299 ft |
| June | 71.4 | 2,084 ft | 82.3 | 2,767 ft |
| July | 75.0 | 2,312 ft | 85.5 | 2,964 ft |
| August | 73.8 | 2,236 ft | 84.8 | 2,921 ft |
| September | 67.6 | 1,842 ft | 79.2 | 2,575 ft |
| October | 56.4 | 1,116 ft | 68.2 | 1,881 ft |
| November | 45.3 | 378 ft | 56.0 | 1,090 ft |
| December | 37.2 | −174 ft | 45.4 | 384 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 KSYM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,028 ft — the air behaves like 2,995 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,029 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 KSYM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional reaches roughly 2,964 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 KSYM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −472 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,312 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,028 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional?
1,028 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSYM (ICAO) / SYM (FAA), in Morehead, Kentucky.