Emmett, Michigan · field elev 781 ft

Density Altitude at Sharpe'S Strip (2E2)

Sharpe'S Strip sits at 781 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,509 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,509 ft station: RICHMOND 4 NNW · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at RICHMOND 4 NNW (5 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 23.2 −1,465 ft 30.1 −976 ft
February 24.4 −1,379 ft 32.8 −787 ft
March 33.5 −739 ft 42.1 −146 ft
April 45.8 105 ft 56.2 798 ft
May 57.9 910 ft 68.5 1,597 ft
June 68.0 1,565 ft 78.4 2,223 ft
July 72.5 1,851 ft 83.0 2,509 ft
August 69.7 1,673 ft 80.0 2,323 ft
September 62.5 1,210 ft 73.1 1,889 ft
October 50.7 434 ft 60.3 1,067 ft
November 39.1 −351 ft 46.5 152 ft
December 29.3 −1,033 ft 35.4 −607 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 2E2

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,509 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,509 ft

Field elevation 781 ft — the air behaves like 2,509 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2E2 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sharpe'S Strip reaches roughly 2,509 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 2E2 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,465 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,851 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 781 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sharpe'S Strip?

781 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2E2 (FAA), in Emmett, Michigan.