Abingdon, Virginia · field elev 2,088 ft
Density Altitude at Virginia Highlands (KVJI)
Virginia Highlands sits at 2,088 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,206 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 | 34.5 | 960 ft | 44.9 | 1,665 ft |
| February | 37.5 | 1,165 ft | 48.4 | 1,898 ft |
| March | 44.9 | 1,665 ft | 57.0 | 2,463 ft |
| April | 54.4 | 2,293 ft | 67.7 | 3,150 ft |
| May | 62.8 | 2,837 ft | 75.2 | 3,621 ft |
| June | 70.3 | 3,314 ft | 81.8 | 4,029 ft |
| July | 73.5 | 3,515 ft | 84.7 | 4,206 ft |
| August | 72.6 | 3,458 ft | 83.9 | 4,157 ft |
| September | 67.0 | 3,105 ft | 79.1 | 3,863 ft |
| October | 55.7 | 2,378 ft | 68.8 | 3,219 ft |
| November | 45.1 | 1,678 ft | 57.4 | 2,489 ft |
| December | 37.6 | 1,172 ft | 47.8 | 1,858 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 KVJI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,088 ft — the air behaves like 4,224 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,089 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 KVJI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Virginia Highlands reaches roughly 4,206 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 KVJI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 960 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,515 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,088 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Virginia Highlands?
2,088 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVJI (ICAO) / VJI (FAA), in Abingdon, Virginia.