Bath, Michigan · field elev 856 ft

Density Altitude at University Airpark (41G)

University Airpark sits at 856 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,588 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,588 ft station: LANSING CAPITAL CITY AP · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LANSING CAPITAL CITY AP (7 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 23.9 −1,321 ft 30.6 −847 ft
February 25.9 −1,179 ft 33.5 −645 ft
March 35.2 −527 ft 44.4 103 ft
April 47.0 279 ft 57.6 983 ft
May 58.4 1,035 ft 69.4 1,746 ft
June 68.0 1,657 ft 78.9 2,346 ft
July 71.8 1,899 ft 82.8 2,588 ft
August 70.0 1,784 ft 80.6 2,452 ft
September 62.5 1,303 ft 73.6 2,013 ft
October 50.8 533 ft 60.5 1,173 ft
November 39.5 −231 ft 47.0 279 ft
December 29.5 −925 ft 35.7 −492 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 41G

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,600 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,600 ft

Field elevation 856 ft — the air behaves like 2,600 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
857 ft
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 41G in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at University Airpark reaches roughly 2,588 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 41G on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,321 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,899 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 856 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of University Airpark?

856 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 41G (FAA), in Bath, Michigan.