Middletown, New York · field elev 523 ft

Density Altitude at Randall (06N)

Randall sits at 523 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,157 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,157 ft station: MIDDLETOWN 2 NW · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MIDDLETOWN 2 NW (4 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 26.0 −1,589 ft 34.1 −1,019 ft
February 27.7 −1,468 ft 37.4 −790 ft
March 36.2 −873 ft 46.8 −148 ft
April 48.5 −33 ft 59.6 703 ft
May 59.3 683 ft 70.2 1,388 ft
June 67.6 1,222 ft 78.0 1,882 ft
July 72.3 1,522 ft 82.4 2,157 ft
August 70.5 1,408 ft 80.6 2,045 ft
September 63.4 951 ft 73.4 1,592 ft
October 52.5 234 ft 62.3 879 ft
November 41.4 −515 ft 50.0 67 ft
December 31.4 −1,208 ft 38.7 −700 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 06N

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,132 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,132 ft

Field elevation 523 ft — the air behaves like 2,132 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 06N in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Randall reaches roughly 2,157 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 06N on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,589 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,522 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 523 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Randall?

523 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 06N (FAA), in Middletown, New York.