Indianapolis, Indiana · field elev 811 ft
Density Altitude at Indianapolis Metro (KUMP)
Indianapolis Metro sits at 811 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,632 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 | 26.6 | −1,186 ft | 34.5 | −632 ft |
| February | 30.1 | −939 ft | 38.8 | −335 ft |
| March | 39.5 | −287 ft | 49.2 | 371 ft |
| April | 51.2 | 504 ft | 61.8 | 1,202 ft |
| May | 61.5 | 1,182 ft | 72.1 | 1,863 ft |
| June | 70.9 | 1,787 ft | 81.1 | 2,428 ft |
| July | 74.2 | 1,996 ft | 84.4 | 2,632 ft |
| August | 72.6 | 1,894 ft | 83.0 | 2,545 ft |
| September | 65.8 | 1,460 ft | 77.1 | 2,178 ft |
| October | 53.7 | 670 ft | 64.7 | 1,389 ft |
| November | 41.6 | −143 ft | 50.8 | 478 ft |
| December | 31.6 | −834 ft | 39.2 | −307 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 KUMP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 811 ft — the air behaves like 2,607 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 812 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 KUMP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Indianapolis Metro reaches roughly 2,632 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 KUMP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,186 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,996 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 811 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Indianapolis Metro?
811 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KUMP (ICAO) / UMP (FAA), in Indianapolis, Indiana.