Tomahawk, Wisconsin · field elev 1,487 ft
Density Altitude at Tomahawk Regional (KTKV)
Tomahawk Regional sits at 1,487 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,967 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 | 11.3 | −1,438 ft | 20.5 | −772 ft |
| February | 14.5 | −1,205 ft | 25.6 | −410 ft |
| March | 25.8 | −396 ft | 36.9 | 376 ft |
| April | 39.4 | 547 ft | 50.2 | 1,274 ft |
| May | 53.3 | 1,479 ft | 64.0 | 2,176 ft |
| June | 62.8 | 2,098 ft | 72.7 | 2,729 ft |
| July | 66.9 | 2,361 ft | 76.5 | 2,967 ft |
| August | 64.8 | 2,227 ft | 74.3 | 2,830 ft |
| September | 57.1 | 1,729 ft | 66.4 | 2,329 ft |
| October | 44.4 | 886 ft | 53.0 | 1,460 ft |
| November | 30.6 | −59 ft | 38.0 | 452 ft |
| December | 18.2 | −937 ft | 25.7 | −403 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 KTKV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,487 ft — the air behaves like 2,998 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,488 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 KTKV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tomahawk Regional reaches roughly 2,967 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 KTKV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,438 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,361 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,487 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tomahawk Regional?
1,487 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTKV (ICAO) / TKV (FAA), in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.