Reese, Michigan · field elev 660 ft
Density Altitude at Bauer Field (60D)
Bauer Field sits at 660 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,299 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 | 21.0 | −1,775 ft | 29.7 | −1,156 ft |
| February | 22.8 | −1,645 ft | 32.9 | −931 ft |
| March | 32.1 | −987 ft | 43.0 | −235 ft |
| April | 44.1 | −161 ft | 56.6 | 675 ft |
| May | 55.9 | 629 ft | 68.7 | 1,461 ft |
| June | 65.8 | 1,275 ft | 78.3 | 2,068 ft |
| July | 69.4 | 1,506 ft | 82.0 | 2,299 ft |
| August | 67.8 | 1,403 ft | 80.1 | 2,181 ft |
| September | 61.0 | 964 ft | 73.8 | 1,785 ft |
| October | 49.4 | 197 ft | 60.6 | 937 ft |
| November | 37.7 | −598 ft | 46.7 | 15 ft |
| December | 28.4 | −1,247 ft | 35.2 | −771 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 60D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 660 ft — the air behaves like 2,299 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 661 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 60D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bauer Field reaches roughly 2,299 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 60D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,775 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,506 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 660 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bauer Field?
660 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 60D (FAA), in Reese, Michigan.