Palmyra, Pennsylvania · field elev 489 ft

Density Altitude at Reigle Field (58N)

Reigle Field sits at 489 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,239 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,239 ft station: LEBANON 2 W · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LEBANON 2 W (7 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 29.5 −1,384 ft 37.0 −860 ft
February 31.9 −1,215 ft 40.4 −626 ft
March 40.1 −646 ft 49.4 −15 ft
April 51.1 99 ft 62.0 818 ft
May 61.2 766 ft 71.9 1,455 ft
June 69.9 1,328 ft 80.0 1,966 ft
July 74.3 1,607 ft 84.4 2,239 ft
August 72.5 1,493 ft 82.4 2,115 ft
September 65.5 1,045 ft 75.6 1,690 ft
October 54.0 292 ft 64.1 954 ft
November 43.2 −434 ft 52.3 179 ft
December 34.3 −1,047 ft 41.7 −537 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 58N

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,214 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,214 ft

Field elevation 489 ft — the air behaves like 2,214 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 58N in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Reigle Field reaches roughly 2,239 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 58N on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,384 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,607 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 489 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Reigle Field?

489 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 58N (FAA), in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.