Hessel, Michigan · field elev 760 ft
Density Altitude at Albert J Lindberg (5Y1)
Albert J Lindberg sits at 760 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (76 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,059 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 | 14.3 | −2,135 ft | 23.4 | −1,477 ft |
| February | 15.7 | −2,033 ft | 26.1 | −1,285 ft |
| March | 22.9 | −1,513 ft | 35.2 | −647 ft |
| April | 36.5 | −557 ft | 47.6 | 200 ft |
| May | 49.7 | 341 ft | 62.4 | 1,178 ft |
| June | 58.9 | 950 ft | 71.7 | 1,775 ft |
| July | 63.4 | 1,243 ft | 76.2 | 2,059 ft |
| August | 62.5 | 1,184 ft | 75.2 | 1,996 ft |
| September | 55.6 | 733 ft | 67.6 | 1,513 ft |
| October | 43.8 | −57 ft | 54.0 | 627 ft |
| November | 33.1 | −793 ft | 40.6 | −275 ft |
| December | 21.9 | −1,584 ft | 29.7 | −1,031 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 5Y1
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 760 ft — the air behaves like 2,047 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 761 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 5Y1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 76 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Albert J Lindberg reaches roughly 2,059 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 5Y1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,135 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,243 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 760 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Albert J Lindberg?
760 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5Y1 (FAA), in Hessel, Michigan.