Eastport, Michigan · field elev 640 ft

Density Altitude at Torchport (59M)

Torchport sits at 640 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,144 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,144 ft station: OLD MISSION 3SSW · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at OLD MISSION 3SSW (12 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 23.0 −1,656 ft 29.5 −1,195 ft
February 23.4 −1,628 ft 30.8 −1,103 ft
March 31.4 −1,061 ft 40.6 −424 ft
April 41.8 −342 ft 52.3 366 ft
May 54.1 485 ft 65.6 1,237 ft
June 63.9 1,127 ft 75.5 1,868 ft
July 68.8 1,443 ft 79.9 2,144 ft
August 68.3 1,411 ft 78.6 2,063 ft
September 61.2 952 ft 71.4 1,609 ft
October 49.5 179 ft 57.8 729 ft
November 39.3 −513 ft 46.1 −50 ft
December 29.9 −1,167 ft 35.2 −796 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 59M

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,150 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,150 ft

Field elevation 640 ft — the air behaves like 2,150 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 59M in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Torchport reaches roughly 2,144 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 59M on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,656 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,443 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 640 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Torchport?

640 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 59M (FAA), in Eastport, Michigan.