Waterville, Maine · field elev 333 ft
Density Altitude at Waterville Regional (KWVL)
Waterville Regional sits at 333 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,781 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 | 18.7 | −2,352 ft | 28.5 | −1,650 ft |
| February | 20.9 | −2,193 ft | 31.8 | −1,417 ft |
| March | 30.4 | −1,515 ft | 40.3 | −827 ft |
| April | 42.9 | −649 ft | 53.5 | 66 ft |
| May | 54.5 | 132 ft | 65.8 | 872 ft |
| June | 63.9 | 749 ft | 74.7 | 1,441 ft |
| July | 69.6 | 1,117 ft | 80.1 | 1,781 ft |
| August | 68.5 | 1,046 ft | 79.5 | 1,744 ft |
| September | 60.6 | 534 ft | 71.7 | 1,251 ft |
| October | 48.5 | −269 ft | 58.7 | 410 ft |
| November | 37.4 | −1,027 ft | 46.1 | −431 ft |
| December | 25.9 | −1,834 ft | 34.5 | −1,228 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 KWVL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 333 ft — the air behaves like 1,775 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 334 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 KWVL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Waterville Regional reaches roughly 1,781 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 KWVL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,352 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,117 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 333 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Waterville Regional?
333 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KWVL (ICAO) / WVL (FAA), in Waterville, Maine.