Charlotte, Michigan · field elev 859 ft
Density Altitude at Wend Valley (49G)
Wend Valley sits at 859 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,511 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4 | −1,424 ft | 29.8 | −900 ft |
| February | 24.6 | −1,267 ft | 32.9 | −683 ft |
| March | 33.7 | −627 ft | 43.3 | 32 ft |
| April | 45.6 | 188 ft | 56.7 | 928 ft |
| May | 57.4 | 974 ft | 68.4 | 1,686 ft |
| June | 66.8 | 1,584 ft | 77.5 | 2,262 ft |
| July | 70.6 | 1,826 ft | 81.5 | 2,511 ft |
| August | 68.7 | 1,705 ft | 79.3 | 2,374 ft |
| September | 61.6 | 1,248 ft | 72.9 | 1,972 ft |
| October | 50.0 | 484 ft | 60.2 | 1,157 ft |
| November | 38.1 | −323 ft | 46.3 | 235 ft |
| December | 28.5 | −991 ft | 35.1 | −530 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 49G
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 859 ft — the air behaves like 2,542 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 860 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 49G in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wend Valley reaches roughly 2,511 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 49G on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,424 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,826 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 859 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wend Valley?
859 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 49G (FAA), in Charlotte, Michigan.