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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,511 ft station: CHARLOTTE · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CHARLOTTE (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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,542 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,542 ft

Field elevation 859 ft — the air behaves like 2,542 ft.

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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.