Napoleon, Michigan · field elev 980 ft
Density Altitude at Wolf Lake (26W)
Wolf Lake sits at 980 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,752 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 | 23.3 | −1,208 ft | 31.4 | −637 ft |
| February | 25.3 | −1,066 ft | 34.9 | −393 ft |
| March | 35.2 | −372 ft | 45.3 | 318 ft |
| April | 46.8 | 419 ft | 58.3 | 1,182 ft |
| May | 58.4 | 1,188 ft | 70.1 | 1,943 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 1,777 ft | 79.0 | 2,503 ft |
| July | 71.2 | 2,013 ft | 83.0 | 2,752 ft |
| August | 69.9 | 1,930 ft | 81.0 | 2,628 ft |
| September | 62.6 | 1,462 ft | 74.6 | 2,228 ft |
| October | 50.7 | 680 ft | 61.9 | 1,416 ft |
| November | 38.9 | −117 ft | 47.7 | 479 ft |
| December | 29.4 | −777 ft | 36.5 | −283 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 26W
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 980 ft — the air behaves like 2,752 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 981 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 26W in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wolf Lake reaches roughly 2,752 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 26W on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,208 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,013 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 980 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wolf Lake?
980 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 26W (FAA), in Napoleon, Michigan.