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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,609 ft station: VAN WERT 1 S · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at VAN WERT 1 S (2 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 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,640 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,640 ft

Field elevation 787 ft — the air behaves like 2,640 ft.

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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.