Ticonderoga, New York · field elev 274 ft
Density Altitude at Ticonderoga Municipal (4B6)
Ticonderoga Municipal sits at 274 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,728 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 | 18.2 | −2,462 ft | 27.1 | −1,823 ft |
| February | 20.3 | −2,310 ft | 30.3 | −1,596 ft |
| March | 29.8 | −1,632 ft | 39.5 | −955 ft |
| April | 43.2 | −702 ft | 53.6 | −1 ft |
| May | 56.0 | 159 ft | 67.0 | 877 ft |
| June | 65.0 | 748 ft | 75.5 | 1,420 ft |
| July | 70.0 | 1,070 ft | 80.4 | 1,728 ft |
| August | 67.8 | 929 ft | 78.6 | 1,615 ft |
| September | 60.2 | 435 ft | 71.3 | 1,153 ft |
| October | 47.7 | −396 ft | 57.4 | 251 ft |
| November | 36.4 | −1,170 ft | 44.3 | −627 ft |
| December | 25.3 | −1,951 ft | 33.0 | −1,407 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 4B6
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 274 ft — the air behaves like 1,703 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 275 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 4B6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ticonderoga Municipal reaches roughly 1,728 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 4B6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,462 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,070 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 274 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ticonderoga Municipal?
274 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4B6 (FAA), in Ticonderoga, New York.