Kent, Ohio · field elev 1,135 ft
Density Altitude at Kent State University (1G3)
Kent State University sits at 1,135 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,897 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 | 25.9 | −829 ft | 33.4 | −304 ft |
| February | 27.7 | −702 ft | 36.4 | −96 ft |
| March | 35.7 | −145 ft | 46.0 | 557 ft |
| April | 48.2 | 705 ft | 59.7 | 1,464 ft |
| May | 58.8 | 1,406 ft | 70.4 | 2,152 ft |
| June | 67.4 | 1,961 ft | 78.4 | 2,655 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 2,209 ft | 82.3 | 2,897 ft |
| August | 70.0 | 2,127 ft | 81.1 | 2,823 ft |
| September | 63.3 | 1,698 ft | 74.4 | 2,405 ft |
| October | 51.1 | 899 ft | 61.2 | 1,562 ft |
| November | 40.3 | 171 ft | 48.7 | 739 ft |
| December | 31.4 | −443 ft | 38.5 | 48 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 1G3
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,135 ft — the air behaves like 2,879 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,136 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 1G3 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kent State University reaches roughly 2,897 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 1G3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −829 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,209 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,135 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kent State University?
1,135 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1G3 (FAA), in Kent, Ohio.