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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 53 ft — the air behaves like 1,868 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 54 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 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.