Flushing, Michigan · field elev 733 ft
Density Altitude at Dalton (3DA)
Dalton sits at 733 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,382 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 | 23.2 | −1,525 ft | 30.4 | −1,015 ft |
| February | 24.6 | −1,425 ft | 32.7 | −854 ft |
| March | 33.4 | −805 ft | 42.9 | −151 ft |
| April | 45.5 | 25 ft | 56.4 | 752 ft |
| May | 57.2 | 805 ft | 68.2 | 1,519 ft |
| June | 67.1 | 1,448 ft | 77.8 | 2,126 ft |
| July | 71.1 | 1,704 ft | 81.9 | 2,382 ft |
| August | 69.2 | 1,582 ft | 79.1 | 2,208 ft |
| September | 61.7 | 1,099 ft | 72.7 | 1,805 ft |
| October | 49.8 | 314 ft | 59.8 | 975 ft |
| November | 38.6 | −446 ft | 46.8 | 113 ft |
| December | 28.6 | −1,142 ft | 35.2 | −680 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 3DA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 733 ft — the air behaves like 2,388 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 734 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 3DA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dalton reaches roughly 2,382 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 3DA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,525 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,704 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 733 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dalton?
733 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3DA (FAA), in Flushing, Michigan.