Mount Holly, New Jersey · field elev 53 ft

Density Altitude at South Jersey Regional (KVAY)

South Jersey Regional sits at 53 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,868 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,868 ft station: MT HOLLY S JERSEY AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MT HOLLY S JERSEY AP (0 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 32.8 −1,697 ft 41.0 −1,127 ft
February 34.8 −1,557 ft 44.0 −922 ft
March 42.5 −1,024 ft 52.0 −381 ft
April 52.6 −341 ft 63.5 378 ft
May 62.2 293 ft 73.3 1,009 ft
June 71.5 894 ft 81.9 1,551 ft
July 76.6 1,218 ft 87.0 1,868 ft
August 74.4 1,079 ft 84.8 1,732 ft
September 67.2 618 ft 77.9 1,300 ft
October 55.9 −121 ft 66.3 560 ft
November 45.7 −806 ft 55.6 −141 ft
December 37.4 −1,376 ft 45.6 −813 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 KVAY

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,868 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,868 ft

Field elevation 53 ft — the air behaves like 1,868 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KVAY in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at South Jersey Regional reaches roughly 1,868 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 KVAY on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,697 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,218 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 53 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of South Jersey Regional?

53 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVAY (ICAO) / VAY (FAA), in Mount Holly, New Jersey.