West Creek, New Jersey · field elev 39 ft
Density Altitude at Eagles Nest (31E)
Eagles Nest sits at 39 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,634 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 | 34.0 | −1,630 ft | 40.7 | −1,165 ft |
| February | 35.3 | −1,539 ft | 42.2 | −1,062 ft |
| March | 41.3 | −1,124 ft | 48.1 | −661 ft |
| April | 50.3 | −512 ft | 57.0 | −66 ft |
| May | 60.3 | 152 ft | 67.2 | 601 ft |
| June | 70.2 | 794 ft | 77.4 | 1,252 ft |
| July | 76.3 | 1,182 ft | 83.5 | 1,634 ft |
| August | 75.8 | 1,151 ft | 82.5 | 1,572 ft |
| September | 69.8 | 768 ft | 76.5 | 1,195 ft |
| October | 58.5 | 33 ft | 65.7 | 504 ft |
| November | 47.6 | −694 ft | 54.1 | −258 ft |
| December | 39.2 | −1,269 ft | 45.5 | −837 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 31E
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 39 ft — the air behaves like 1,665 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 40 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 31E in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eagles Nest reaches roughly 1,634 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 31E on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,630 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,182 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 39 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eagles Nest?
39 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 31E (FAA), in West Creek, New Jersey.