Eaton Rapids, Michigan · field elev 931 ft
Density Altitude at Skyway Estates (60G)
Skyway Estates sits at 931 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,649 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 | 23.1 | −1,284 ft | 30.5 | −761 ft |
| February | 25.0 | −1,149 ft | 33.7 | −537 ft |
| March | 34.7 | −468 ft | 44.6 | 210 ft |
| April | 46.3 | 325 ft | 57.0 | 1,036 ft |
| May | 58.1 | 1,108 ft | 69.2 | 1,826 ft |
| June | 68.1 | 1,755 ft | 78.7 | 2,425 ft |
| July | 71.5 | 1,972 ft | 82.3 | 2,649 ft |
| August | 69.6 | 1,851 ft | 80.4 | 2,531 ft |
| September | 62.3 | 1,382 ft | 74.0 | 2,130 ft |
| October | 50.5 | 606 ft | 61.0 | 1,297 ft |
| November | 38.6 | −199 ft | 46.9 | 365 ft |
| December | 29.4 | −838 ft | 36.2 | −364 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 60G
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 931 ft — the air behaves like 2,630 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 932 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 60G in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Skyway Estates reaches roughly 2,649 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 60G on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,284 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,972 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 931 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Skyway Estates?
931 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 60G (FAA), in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.