Waynesboro, Virginia · field elev 1,436 ft
Density Altitude at Eagle'S Nest (W13)
Eagle'S Nest sits at 1,436 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,473 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 | 33.8 | 99 ft | 44.2 | 810 ft |
| February | 36.2 | 265 ft | 47.6 | 1,038 ft |
| March | 43.4 | 756 ft | 55.4 | 1,554 ft |
| April | 53.0 | 1,396 ft | 66.3 | 2,260 ft |
| May | 62.1 | 1,991 ft | 74.2 | 2,761 ft |
| June | 70.4 | 2,521 ft | 82.1 | 3,252 ft |
| July | 74.5 | 2,780 ft | 85.7 | 3,473 ft |
| August | 73.0 | 2,685 ft | 84.6 | 3,406 ft |
| September | 66.0 | 2,241 ft | 77.5 | 2,967 ft |
| October | 55.1 | 1,535 ft | 67.7 | 2,350 ft |
| November | 44.5 | 830 ft | 56.4 | 1,620 ft |
| December | 37.0 | 320 ft | 47.1 | 1,004 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 W13
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,436 ft — the air behaves like 3,492 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,437 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 W13 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eagle'S Nest reaches roughly 3,473 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 W13 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 99 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,780 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,436 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eagle'S Nest?
1,436 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is W13 (FAA), in Waynesboro, Virginia.