Duanesburg, New York · field elev 714 ft

Density Altitude at Duanesburg (4B1)

Duanesburg sits at 714 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,334 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,334 ft station: DELANSON 2NE · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DELANSON 2NE (2 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 21.6 −1,664 ft 31.1 −990 ft
February 23.4 −1,535 ft 33.8 −801 ft
March 31.2 −983 ft 42.0 −236 ft
April 45.0 −32 ft 56.8 755 ft
May 57.0 768 ft 69.9 1,604 ft
June 65.2 1,302 ft 76.9 2,047 ft
July 70.1 1,617 ft 81.5 2,334 ft
August 67.7 1,463 ft 79.7 2,222 ft
September 61.1 1,037 ft 73.7 1,845 ft
October 48.2 183 ft 58.7 880 ft
November 37.9 −517 ft 47.8 156 ft
December 27.4 −1,250 ft 35.9 −656 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 4B1

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,365 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,365 ft

Field elevation 714 ft — the air behaves like 2,365 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 4B1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Duanesburg reaches roughly 2,334 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 4B1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,664 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,617 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 714 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Duanesburg?

714 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4B1 (FAA), in Duanesburg, New York.