Carrollton, Ohio · field elev 1,270 ft
Density Altitude at Parsons (5D6)
Parsons sits at 1,270 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,025 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 | 26.4 | −625 ft | 34.0 | −94 ft |
| February | 29.1 | −435 ft | 37.7 | 161 ft |
| March | 37.5 | 147 ft | 47.6 | 832 ft |
| April | 49.4 | 952 ft | 60.6 | 1,689 ft |
| May | 59.0 | 1,585 ft | 70.0 | 2,292 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 2,133 ft | 78.2 | 2,808 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 2,375 ft | 81.7 | 3,025 ft |
| August | 70.4 | 2,318 ft | 81.0 | 2,982 ft |
| September | 63.3 | 1,864 ft | 74.3 | 2,564 ft |
| October | 52.2 | 1,138 ft | 62.6 | 1,819 ft |
| November | 40.9 | 380 ft | 49.5 | 959 ft |
| December | 31.6 | −261 ft | 38.6 | 223 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 5D6
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,270 ft — the air behaves like 3,044 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,271 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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- KTSO — Carroll County/Tolson
Carrollton · elev 1,164 ft
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- 8G8 — Koons
Salem · elev 1,327 ft
- KPHD — Harry Clever Field
New Philadelphia · elev 894 ft
- 2D1 — Lee Field
Alliance · elev 1,062 ft
- 02G — Columbiana County
East Liverpool · elev 1,161 ft
- 38D — Salem Airpark
Salem · elev 1,162 ft
- 2D7 — Beach City
Beach City · elev 984 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 5D6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Parsons reaches roughly 3,025 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 5D6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −625 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,375 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,270 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Parsons?
1,270 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5D6 (FAA), in Carrollton, Ohio.