Belleville, Michigan · field elev 695 ft

Density Altitude at Belleville (43G)

Belleville sits at 695 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,601 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,601 ft station: DETROIT WILLOW RUN AP · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DETROIT WILLOW RUN AP (4 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 26.6 −1,331 ft 33.7 −832 ft
February 28.8 −1,175 ft 36.9 −610 ft
March 38.3 −514 ft 47.6 119 ft
April 49.7 260 ft 60.7 987 ft
May 61.0 1,007 ft 72.5 1,746 ft
June 70.9 1,644 ft 82.3 2,360 ft
July 74.8 1,891 ft 86.2 2,601 ft
August 72.9 1,771 ft 83.7 2,447 ft
September 65.6 1,305 ft 77.2 2,042 ft
October 53.6 520 ft 64.0 1,201 ft
November 42.1 −253 ft 50.3 301 ft
December 32.1 −944 ft 38.5 −500 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 43G

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,589 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,589 ft

Field elevation 695 ft — the air behaves like 2,589 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 43G in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Belleville reaches roughly 2,601 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 43G on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,331 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,891 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 695 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Belleville?

695 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 43G (FAA), in Belleville, Michigan.