Millbrook, New York · field elev 697 ft

Density Altitude at Sky Acres (44N)

Sky Acres sits at 697 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,375 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,375 ft station: MILLBROOK 3 W · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MILLBROOK 3 W (5 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 25.1 −1,435 ft 34.5 −774 ft
February 28.0 −1,229 ft 37.7 −552 ft
March 36.2 −656 ft 46.8 68 ft
April 47.4 108 ft 59.5 911 ft
May 57.8 800 ft 70.1 1,596 ft
June 65.7 1,314 ft 77.6 2,070 ft
July 70.7 1,634 ft 82.5 2,375 ft
August 68.8 1,513 ft 80.2 2,232 ft
September 62.0 1,074 ft 73.6 1,818 ft
October 50.5 316 ft 61.7 1,055 ft
November 40.4 −367 ft 50.2 296 ft
December 31.0 −1,018 ft 39.5 −429 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 44N

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,406 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,406 ft

Field elevation 697 ft — the air behaves like 2,406 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

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

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sky Acres reaches roughly 2,375 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 44N on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,435 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,634 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 697 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sky Acres?

697 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 44N (FAA), in Millbrook, New York.