Lincoln, Michigan · field elev 830 ft

Density Altitude at Milwrick Flying M (3L7)

Milwrick Flying M sits at 830 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (74 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,987 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈1,987 ft station: HARRISVILLE 2NNE · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HARRISVILLE 2NNE (6 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 19.7 −1,655 ft 26.0 −1,204 ft
February 20.4 −1,604 ft 27.7 −1,084 ft
March 28.3 −1,042 ft 35.4 −546 ft
April 38.3 −345 ft 45.5 145 ft
May 49.4 408 ft 56.9 905 ft
June 59.6 1,082 ft 67.3 1,580 ft
July 65.6 1,471 ft 73.5 1,975 ft
August 65.6 1,471 ft 73.7 1,987 ft
September 58.6 1,016 ft 66.7 1,542 ft
October 46.8 233 ft 54.2 727 ft
November 35.7 −525 ft 41.7 −113 ft
December 26.2 −1,190 ft 31.8 −796 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 3L7

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,006 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,006 ft

Field elevation 830 ft — the air behaves like 2,006 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 3L7 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 74 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Milwrick Flying M reaches roughly 1,987 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 3L7 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,655 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,471 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 830 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Milwrick Flying M?

830 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3L7 (FAA), in Lincoln, Michigan.