Perry, New York · field elev 1,558 ft
Density Altitude at Perry-Warsaw (01G)
Perry-Warsaw sits at 1,558 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,054 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 | 22.6 | −534 ft | 30.0 | −13 ft |
| February | 23.0 | −505 ft | 31.3 | 78 ft |
| March | 30.4 | 15 ft | 38.4 | 567 ft |
| April | 42.8 | 866 ft | 53.2 | 1,560 ft |
| May | 55.3 | 1,698 ft | 65.3 | 2,346 ft |
| June | 64.3 | 2,282 ft | 73.1 | 2,841 ft |
| July | 67.8 | 2,506 ft | 76.5 | 3,054 ft |
| August | 66.4 | 2,417 ft | 75.2 | 2,973 ft |
| September | 59.6 | 1,979 ft | 68.1 | 2,525 ft |
| October | 48.4 | 1,242 ft | 56.6 | 1,784 ft |
| November | 37.7 | 520 ft | 45.2 | 1,028 ft |
| December | 28.2 | −138 ft | 34.9 | 327 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 01G
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,558 ft — the air behaves like 3,085 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,559 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 01G in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Perry-Warsaw reaches roughly 3,054 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 01G on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −534 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,506 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,558 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Perry-Warsaw?
1,558 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 01G (FAA), in Perry, New York.