Nunica, Michigan · field elev 625 ft
Density Altitude at Hat Field (5N7)
Hat Field sits at 625 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,132 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 | 25.5 | −1,497 ft | 31.7 | −1,059 ft |
| February | 26.4 | −1,433 ft | 33.2 | −954 ft |
| March | 34.0 | −898 ft | 42.4 | −320 ft |
| April | 45.3 | −123 ft | 54.7 | 507 ft |
| May | 57.0 | 658 ft | 67.1 | 1,315 ft |
| June | 66.7 | 1,290 ft | 76.4 | 1,906 ft |
| July | 71.0 | 1,565 ft | 80.0 | 2,132 ft |
| August | 69.4 | 1,463 ft | 78.9 | 2,063 ft |
| September | 62.7 | 1,031 ft | 72.9 | 1,685 ft |
| October | 51.3 | 281 ft | 60.0 | 855 ft |
| November | 39.8 | −498 ft | 46.7 | −28 ft |
| December | 30.9 | −1,115 ft | 36.5 | −725 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 5N7
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 625 ft — the air behaves like 2,132 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 626 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 5N7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hat Field reaches roughly 2,132 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 5N7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,497 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,565 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 625 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hat Field?
625 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5N7 (FAA), in Nunica, Michigan.