Van Wert, Ohio · field elev 787 ft
Density Altitude at Van Wert County (KVNW)
Van Wert County sits at 787 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,609 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 | 25.3 | −1,308 ft | 32.5 | −801 ft |
| February | 28.3 | −1,095 ft | 36.1 | −551 ft |
| March | 37.9 | −426 ft | 46.9 | 186 ft |
| April | 49.8 | 381 ft | 60.3 | 1,074 ft |
| May | 61.6 | 1,159 ft | 71.8 | 1,814 ft |
| June | 71.0 | 1,763 ft | 80.9 | 2,386 ft |
| July | 74.5 | 1,985 ft | 84.5 | 2,609 ft |
| August | 72.4 | 1,852 ft | 82.6 | 2,491 ft |
| September | 65.8 | 1,431 ft | 76.8 | 2,130 ft |
| October | 53.7 | 641 ft | 63.9 | 1,308 ft |
| November | 41.3 | −193 ft | 49.5 | 361 ft |
| December | 30.8 | −920 ft | 37.4 | −461 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 KVNW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 787 ft — the air behaves like 2,640 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 788 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 KVNW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Van Wert County reaches roughly 2,609 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 KVNW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,308 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,985 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 787 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Van Wert County?
787 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVNW (ICAO) / VNW (FAA), in Van Wert, Ohio.