Newark, Ohio · field elev 884 ft

Density Altitude at Licking County Regional (KVTA)

Licking County Regional sits at 884 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,819 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,819 ft station: NEWARK HEATH AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NEWARK HEATH 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 29.9 −862 ft 38.6 −258 ft
February 32.7 −666 ft 42.0 −25 ft
March 41.7 −45 ft 52.3 668 ft
April 53.1 721 ft 65.3 1,518 ft
May 63.1 1,376 ft 74.9 2,129 ft
June 71.5 1,914 ft 83.1 2,641 ft
July 74.7 2,117 ft 86.0 2,819 ft
August 72.7 1,990 ft 84.4 2,721 ft
September 66.0 1,563 ft 78.9 2,380 ft
October 54.7 827 ft 67.1 1,634 ft
November 43.5 77 ft 53.7 761 ft
December 34.8 −520 ft 42.9 36 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 2,819 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,819 ft

Field elevation 884 ft — the air behaves like 2,819 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KVTA in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Licking County Regional reaches roughly 2,819 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 KVTA on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −862 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,117 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 884 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Licking County Regional?

884 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVTA (ICAO) / VTA (FAA), in Newark, Ohio.