Wadsworth, Ohio · field elev 974 ft
Density Altitude at Wadsworth Municipal (3G3)
Wadsworth Municipal sits at 974 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,658 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 | 24.5 | −1,130 ft | 32.2 | −588 ft |
| February | 26.4 | −996 ft | 34.9 | −401 ft |
| March | 35.4 | −366 ft | 44.8 | 277 ft |
| April | 47.5 | 459 ft | 58.2 | 1,168 ft |
| May | 58.0 | 1,155 ft | 69.0 | 1,866 ft |
| June | 67.1 | 1,744 ft | 77.6 | 2,409 ft |
| July | 70.8 | 1,980 ft | 81.6 | 2,658 ft |
| August | 69.6 | 1,904 ft | 80.3 | 2,577 ft |
| September | 63.0 | 1,480 ft | 74.0 | 2,183 ft |
| October | 51.2 | 706 ft | 61.4 | 1,376 ft |
| November | 39.8 | −63 ft | 48.3 | 512 ft |
| December | 29.8 | −756 ft | 37.0 | −256 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 3G3
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 974 ft — the air behaves like 2,682 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 975 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 3G3 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wadsworth Municipal reaches roughly 2,658 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 3G3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,130 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,980 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 974 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wadsworth Municipal?
974 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3G3 (FAA), in Wadsworth, Ohio.