Yale, Michigan · field elev 800 ft
Density Altitude at Para Field (4Y8)
Para Field sits at 800 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,439 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 | 20.8 | −1,613 ft | 28.9 | −1,037 ft |
| February | 22.2 | −1,513 ft | 32.4 | −792 ft |
| March | 31.4 | −861 ft | 41.5 | −164 ft |
| April | 42.8 | −75 ft | 54.8 | 729 ft |
| May | 53.8 | 663 ft | 65.8 | 1,447 ft |
| June | 64.7 | 1,376 ft | 77.6 | 2,196 ft |
| July | 68.9 | 1,646 ft | 81.5 | 2,439 ft |
| August | 67.0 | 1,524 ft | 79.7 | 2,327 ft |
| September | 60.3 | 1,090 ft | 73.4 | 1,932 ft |
| October | 48.6 | 317 ft | 59.9 | 1,064 ft |
| November | 36.9 | −479 ft | 46.0 | 142 ft |
| December | 27.5 | −1,136 ft | 35.0 | −611 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 4Y8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 800 ft — the air behaves like 2,470 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 801 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 4Y8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Para Field reaches roughly 2,439 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 4Y8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,613 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,646 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 800 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Para Field?
800 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4Y8 (FAA), in Yale, Michigan.