Sturgis, Kentucky · field elev 372 ft
Density Altitude at Sturgis Municipal (KTWT)
Sturgis Municipal sits at 372 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,416 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 | 34.1 | −1,207 ft | 43.4 | −566 ft |
| February | 37.7 | −957 ft | 48.0 | −254 ft |
| March | 46.8 | −335 ft | 57.8 | 399 ft |
| April | 57.3 | 366 ft | 69.3 | 1,145 ft |
| May | 67.3 | 1,017 ft | 78.3 | 1,716 ft |
| June | 75.7 | 1,552 ft | 86.3 | 2,214 ft |
| July | 79.3 | 1,779 ft | 89.6 | 2,416 ft |
| August | 77.7 | 1,678 ft | 88.6 | 2,355 ft |
| September | 70.6 | 1,229 ft | 82.7 | 1,991 ft |
| October | 58.8 | 464 ft | 71.2 | 1,267 ft |
| November | 46.8 | −335 ft | 57.9 | 405 ft |
| December | 38.1 | −930 ft | 47.4 | −295 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 KTWT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 372 ft — the air behaves like 2,441 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 373 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 KTWT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sturgis Municipal reaches roughly 2,416 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 KTWT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,207 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,779 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 372 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sturgis Municipal?
372 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTWT (ICAO) / TWT (FAA), in Sturgis, Kentucky.