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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,897 ft station: STOW 4 SE · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at STOW 4 SE (2 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,879 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,879 ft

Field elevation 1,135 ft — the air behaves like 2,879 ft.

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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.