Albany, Wisconsin · field elev 820 ft
Density Altitude at Albany (54W)
Albany sits at 820 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,563 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 | 19.0 | −1,718 ft | 27.4 | −1,118 ft |
| February | 22.7 | −1,452 ft | 31.8 | −808 ft |
| March | 34.5 | −620 ft | 44.4 | 59 ft |
| April | 46.9 | 227 ft | 58.3 | 984 ft |
| May | 58.6 | 1,004 ft | 70.1 | 1,747 ft |
| June | 68.6 | 1,651 ft | 79.8 | 2,358 ft |
| July | 72.0 | 1,867 ft | 83.1 | 2,563 ft |
| August | 70.1 | 1,747 ft | 81.3 | 2,451 ft |
| September | 62.4 | 1,252 ft | 74.6 | 2,032 ft |
| October | 50.2 | 449 ft | 61.6 | 1,200 ft |
| November | 36.9 | −454 ft | 46.0 | 167 ft |
| December | 25.0 | −1,288 ft | 32.8 | −739 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 54W
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 820 ft — the air behaves like 2,556 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 821 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 54W in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Albany reaches roughly 2,563 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 54W on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,718 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,867 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 820 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Albany?
820 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 54W (FAA), in Albany, Wisconsin.