Elroy, Wisconsin · field elev 944 ft
Density Altitude at Elroy (60C)
Elroy sits at 944 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,683 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 | 16.9 | −1,714 ft | 26.8 | −1,005 ft |
| February | 21.1 | −1,411 ft | 31.8 | −654 ft |
| March | 33.1 | −563 ft | 43.7 | 165 ft |
| April | 45.9 | 314 ft | 57.6 | 1,092 ft |
| May | 57.4 | 1,078 ft | 69.2 | 1,842 ft |
| June | 67.4 | 1,726 ft | 78.8 | 2,447 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 1,975 ft | 82.6 | 2,683 ft |
| August | 69.4 | 1,854 ft | 80.8 | 2,571 ft |
| September | 61.2 | 1,327 ft | 73.5 | 2,114 ft |
| October | 48.8 | 509 ft | 60.3 | 1,268 ft |
| November | 36.1 | −355 ft | 45.5 | 287 ft |
| December | 23.6 | −1,232 ft | 32.7 | −591 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 60C
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 944 ft — the air behaves like 2,708 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 945 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 60C in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Elroy reaches roughly 2,683 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 60C on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,714 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,975 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 944 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Elroy?
944 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 60C (FAA), in Elroy, Wisconsin.