Grove City, Pennsylvania · field elev 1,371 ft
Density Altitude at Grove City (29D)
Grove City sits at 1,371 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,161 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 | 25.5 | −562 ft | 34.9 | 94 ft |
| February | 27.9 | −393 ft | 38.5 | 342 ft |
| March | 36.5 | 204 ft | 48.4 | 1,011 ft |
| April | 47.8 | 971 ft | 61.7 | 1,885 ft |
| May | 57.6 | 1,618 ft | 71.2 | 2,492 ft |
| June | 65.9 | 2,155 ft | 78.7 | 2,963 ft |
| July | 69.2 | 2,365 ft | 81.9 | 3,161 ft |
| August | 68.7 | 2,334 ft | 81.5 | 3,136 ft |
| September | 61.9 | 1,898 ft | 75.2 | 2,744 ft |
| October | 50.7 | 1,164 ft | 63.3 | 1,988 ft |
| November | 39.7 | 424 ft | 50.3 | 1,137 ft |
| December | 30.6 | −204 ft | 39.9 | 437 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 29D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,371 ft — the air behaves like 3,167 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,372 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 29D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Grove City reaches roughly 3,161 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 29D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −562 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,365 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,371 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Grove City?
1,371 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 29D (FAA), in Grove City, Pennsylvania.