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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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.
Run today’s numbers for KTYQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 922 ft — the air behaves like 2,681 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 923 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 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.