Mio, Michigan · field elev 1,033 ft
Density Altitude at Oscoda County/Dennis Kauffman Meml (51M)
Oscoda County/Dennis Kauffman Meml sits at 1,033 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,686 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 | 19.3 | −1,429 ft | 28.0 | −809 ft |
| February | 20.8 | −1,321 ft | 31.6 | −556 ft |
| March | 29.8 | −682 ft | 41.5 | 126 ft |
| April | 41.8 | 147 ft | 54.0 | 965 ft |
| May | 54.7 | 1,011 ft | 68.1 | 1,881 ft |
| June | 64.2 | 1,630 ft | 77.4 | 2,468 ft |
| July | 68.2 | 1,887 ft | 80.9 | 2,686 ft |
| August | 66.4 | 1,772 ft | 78.6 | 2,543 ft |
| September | 59.2 | 1,306 ft | 71.7 | 2,110 ft |
| October | 47.0 | 498 ft | 57.7 | 1,208 ft |
| November | 36.0 | −251 ft | 44.3 | 316 ft |
| December | 25.8 | −964 ft | 33.3 | −438 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 51M
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,033 ft — the air behaves like 2,693 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,034 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 51M in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oscoda County/Dennis Kauffman Meml reaches roughly 2,686 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 51M on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,429 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,887 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,033 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Oscoda County/Dennis Kauffman Meml?
1,033 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 51M (FAA), in Mio, Michigan.