Youngstown, Ohio · field elev 1,070 ft
Density Altitude at Youngstown Elser Metro (4G4)
Youngstown Elser Metro sits at 1,070 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,781 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 | 26.4 | −875 ft | 34.0 | −343 ft |
| February | 29.1 | −685 ft | 37.7 | −88 ft |
| March | 37.5 | −102 ft | 47.6 | 584 ft |
| April | 49.4 | 705 ft | 60.6 | 1,443 ft |
| May | 59.0 | 1,339 ft | 70.0 | 2,047 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 1,888 ft | 78.2 | 2,564 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 2,130 ft | 81.7 | 2,781 ft |
| August | 70.4 | 2,073 ft | 81.0 | 2,738 ft |
| September | 63.3 | 1,618 ft | 74.3 | 2,319 ft |
| October | 52.2 | 891 ft | 62.6 | 1,572 ft |
| November | 40.9 | 131 ft | 49.5 | 711 ft |
| December | 31.6 | −510 ft | 38.6 | −26 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 4G4
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,070 ft — the air behaves like 2,800 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,071 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 4G4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Youngstown Elser Metro reaches roughly 2,781 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 4G4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −875 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,130 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,070 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Youngstown Elser Metro?
1,070 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4G4 (FAA), in Youngstown, Ohio.