Wadsworth, Ohio · field elev 1,210 ft

Density Altitude at Weltzien Skypark (15G)

Weltzien Skypark sits at 1,210 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,946 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,946 ft station: CHIPPEWA LAKE · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CHIPPEWA LAKE (7 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 24.5 −835 ft 32.2 −294 ft
February 26.4 −700 ft 34.9 −106 ft
March 35.4 −72 ft 44.8 570 ft
April 47.5 751 ft 58.2 1,459 ft
May 58.0 1,446 ft 69.0 2,155 ft
June 67.1 2,034 ft 77.6 2,697 ft
July 70.8 2,270 ft 81.6 2,946 ft
August 69.6 2,193 ft 80.3 2,865 ft
September 63.0 1,771 ft 74.0 2,472 ft
October 51.2 998 ft 61.4 1,667 ft
November 39.8 230 ft 48.3 805 ft
December 29.8 −461 ft 37.0 38 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 15G

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,970 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,970 ft

Field elevation 1,210 ft — the air behaves like 2,970 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 15G in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Weltzien Skypark reaches roughly 2,946 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 15G on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −835 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,270 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,210 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Weltzien Skypark?

1,210 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 15G (FAA), in Wadsworth, Ohio.