Bristol, New Hampshire · field elev 510 ft
Density Altitude at Newfound Valley (2N2)
Newfound Valley sits at 510 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,103 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 | 19.3 | −2,086 ft | 29.7 | −1,343 ft |
| February | 21.7 | −1,913 ft | 33.1 | −1,105 ft |
| March | 30.9 | −1,259 ft | 41.9 | −497 ft |
| April | 43.2 | −408 ft | 55.7 | 431 ft |
| May | 55.2 | 397 ft | 67.7 | 1,212 ft |
| June | 64.2 | 987 ft | 76.1 | 1,747 ft |
| July | 69.9 | 1,353 ft | 81.8 | 2,103 ft |
| August | 67.8 | 1,219 ft | 79.6 | 1,966 ft |
| September | 59.9 | 707 ft | 71.7 | 1,468 ft |
| October | 48.2 | −70 ft | 59.1 | 654 ft |
| November | 36.1 | −896 ft | 45.8 | −232 ft |
| December | 25.8 | −1,619 ft | 34.7 | −993 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 2N2
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 510 ft — the air behaves like 2,116 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 511 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 2N2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Newfound Valley reaches roughly 2,103 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 2N2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,086 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,353 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 510 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Newfound Valley?
510 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2N2 (FAA), in Bristol, New Hampshire.