Los Angeles, California · field elev 1,003 ft
Density Altitude at Whiteman (KWHP)
Whiteman sits at 1,003 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,324 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 | 57.0 | 1,125 ft | 67.3 | 1,793 ft |
| February | 57.3 | 1,145 ft | 68.0 | 1,837 ft |
| March | 60.1 | 1,328 ft | 71.0 | 2,028 ft |
| April | 63.2 | 1,529 ft | 74.6 | 2,256 ft |
| May | 66.7 | 1,754 ft | 77.8 | 2,457 ft |
| June | 71.7 | 2,073 ft | 83.6 | 2,817 ft |
| July | 76.9 | 2,400 ft | 90.1 | 3,215 ft |
| August | 78.1 | 2,475 ft | 91.9 | 3,324 ft |
| September | 75.6 | 2,319 ft | 89.2 | 3,160 ft |
| October | 68.8 | 1,888 ft | 82.0 | 2,718 ft |
| November | 62.2 | 1,464 ft | 74.3 | 2,237 ft |
| December | 56.3 | 1,079 ft | 66.7 | 1,754 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 KWHP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,003 ft — the air behaves like 3,330 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,004 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 KWHP in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Whiteman reaches roughly 3,324 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 KWHP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,079 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,475 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,003 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Whiteman?
1,003 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KWHP (ICAO) / WHP (FAA), in Los Angeles, California.