Mecosta, Michigan · field elev 1,022 ft
Density Altitude at Mecosta Morton (27C)
Mecosta Morton sits at 1,022 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,698 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 | 20.4 | −1,363 ft | 28.2 | −809 ft |
| February | 21.8 | −1,263 ft | 31.4 | −584 ft |
| March | 30.9 | −619 ft | 42.0 | 147 ft |
| April | 42.9 | 208 ft | 54.8 | 1,004 ft |
| May | 55.4 | 1,043 ft | 67.6 | 1,835 ft |
| June | 65.1 | 1,675 ft | 77.2 | 2,442 ft |
| July | 69.2 | 1,937 ft | 81.3 | 2,698 ft |
| August | 67.0 | 1,797 ft | 79.0 | 2,555 ft |
| September | 59.3 | 1,299 ft | 71.6 | 2,090 ft |
| October | 47.2 | 498 ft | 58.1 | 1,221 ft |
| November | 35.8 | −279 ft | 44.1 | 289 ft |
| December | 26.3 | −943 ft | 33.2 | −459 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 27C
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,022 ft — the air behaves like 2,679 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,023 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 27C in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mecosta Morton reaches roughly 2,698 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 27C on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,363 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,937 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,022 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mecosta Morton?
1,022 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 27C (FAA), in Mecosta, Michigan.