Salem, Ohio · field elev 1,162 ft
Density Altitude at Salem Airpark (38D)
Salem Airpark sits at 1,162 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,893 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 | 26.4 | −760 ft | 34.0 | −229 ft |
| February | 29.1 | −570 ft | 37.7 | 27 ft |
| March | 37.5 | 13 ft | 47.6 | 698 ft |
| April | 49.4 | 819 ft | 60.6 | 1,556 ft |
| May | 59.0 | 1,452 ft | 70.0 | 2,160 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 2,001 ft | 78.2 | 2,676 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 2,242 ft | 81.7 | 2,893 ft |
| August | 70.4 | 2,185 ft | 81.0 | 2,850 ft |
| September | 63.3 | 1,731 ft | 74.3 | 2,432 ft |
| October | 52.2 | 1,005 ft | 62.6 | 1,686 ft |
| November | 40.9 | 246 ft | 49.5 | 825 ft |
| December | 31.6 | −395 ft | 38.6 | 88 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 38D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,162 ft — the air behaves like 2,912 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,163 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 38D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Salem Airpark reaches roughly 2,893 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 38D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −760 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,242 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,162 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Salem Airpark?
1,162 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 38D (FAA), in Salem, Ohio.