Vinton, Iowa · field elev 842 ft
Density Altitude at Vinton Veterans Meml Airpark (KVTI)
Vinton Veterans Meml Airpark sits at 842 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,484 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 | 16.9 | −1,842 ft | 25.6 | −1,218 ft |
| February | 21.3 | −1,525 ft | 30.4 | −879 ft |
| March | 34.1 | −621 ft | 44.4 | 86 ft |
| April | 46.8 | 248 ft | 58.7 | 1,038 ft |
| May | 58.0 | 992 ft | 69.4 | 1,729 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 1,608 ft | 78.3 | 2,291 ft |
| July | 70.8 | 1,818 ft | 81.4 | 2,484 ft |
| August | 68.5 | 1,672 ft | 79.3 | 2,353 ft |
| September | 61.5 | 1,220 ft | 73.5 | 1,989 ft |
| October | 48.8 | 382 ft | 60.2 | 1,136 ft |
| November | 34.7 | −579 ft | 44.2 | 72 ft |
| December | 22.7 | −1,424 ft | 31.0 | −837 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 KVTI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 842 ft — the air behaves like 2,459 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 843 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 KVTI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Vinton Veterans Meml Airpark reaches roughly 2,484 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 KVTI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,842 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,818 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 842 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Vinton Veterans Meml Airpark?
842 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVTI (ICAO) / VTI (FAA), in Vinton, Iowa.