Indianapolis, Indiana · field elev 922 ft

Density Altitude at Indianapolis Exec (KTYQ)

Indianapolis Exec sits at 922 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,681 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,681 ft station: WHITESTOWN · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WHITESTOWN (6 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 26.5 −1,054 ft 33.4 −570 ft
February 30.8 −751 ft 38.7 −203 ft
March 40.8 −60 ft 49.8 548 ft
April 52.5 728 ft 63.0 1,416 ft
May 62.7 1,397 ft 72.7 2,037 ft
June 71.0 1,929 ft 80.7 2,538 ft
July 73.5 2,087 ft 83.0 2,681 ft
August 71.9 1,986 ft 81.7 2,600 ft
September 65.8 1,597 ft 76.6 2,282 ft
October 54.4 854 ft 64.5 1,513 ft
November 41.9 15 ft 49.8 548 ft
December 31.4 −709 ft 37.8 −265 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,681 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,681 ft

Field elevation 922 ft — the air behaves like 2,681 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KTYQ in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Indianapolis Exec reaches roughly 2,681 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 KTYQ on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,054 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,087 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 922 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Indianapolis Exec?

922 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTYQ (ICAO) / TYQ (FAA), in Indianapolis, Indiana.