Blissfield, Michigan · field elev 691 ft

Density Altitude at Betz (44G)

Betz sits at 691 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,380 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,380 ft station: BLISSFIELD 1NNE · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BLISSFIELD 1NNE (1 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 23.6 −1,549 ft 31.6 −984 ft
February 25.9 −1,386 ft 34.3 −795 ft
March 35.4 −719 ft 44.7 −81 ft
April 47.4 101 ft 58.0 806 ft
May 58.6 845 ft 69.6 1,556 ft
June 68.7 1,499 ft 79.5 2,181 ft
July 71.6 1,684 ft 82.7 2,380 ft
August 70.0 1,582 ft 81.2 2,287 ft
September 62.9 1,125 ft 75.4 1,924 ft
October 51.0 342 ft 62.3 1,086 ft
November 39.2 −457 ft 48.0 141 ft
December 29.2 −1,152 ft 36.6 −636 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 44G

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,399 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,399 ft

Field elevation 691 ft — the air behaves like 2,399 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 44G in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Betz reaches roughly 2,380 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 44G on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,549 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,684 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 691 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Betz?

691 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 44G (FAA), in Blissfield, Michigan.