Spencer, Massachusetts · field elev 1,043 ft
Density Altitude at Spencer (60M)
Spencer sits at 1,043 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,630 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 | 24.7 | −1,030 ft | 32.3 | −495 ft |
| February | 27.0 | −867 ft | 35.1 | −301 ft |
| March | 34.5 | −342 ft | 43.0 | 241 ft |
| April | 46.1 | 450 ft | 55.7 | 1,089 ft |
| May | 56.7 | 1,155 ft | 66.6 | 1,797 ft |
| June | 65.2 | 1,707 ft | 74.5 | 2,299 ft |
| July | 70.8 | 2,065 ft | 79.8 | 2,630 ft |
| August | 69.3 | 1,969 ft | 78.1 | 2,524 ft |
| September | 61.9 | 1,494 ft | 70.7 | 2,058 ft |
| October | 50.6 | 751 ft | 58.9 | 1,299 ft |
| November | 40.2 | 50 ft | 47.9 | 571 ft |
| December | 30.5 | −621 ft | 37.5 | −135 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 60M
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,043 ft — the air behaves like 2,643 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,044 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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- 3B0 — Southbridge Municipal
Southbridge · elev 699 ft
- KGDM — Gardner Municipal
Gardner · elev 954 ft
- KFIT — Fitchburg Municipal
Fitchburg · elev 345 ft
- KORE — Orange Municipal
Orange · elev 556 ft
- 6B6 — Minute Man Air Field
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- 1B6 — Hopedale Industrial Park
Hopedale · elev 269 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 60M in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Spencer reaches roughly 2,630 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 60M on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,030 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,065 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,043 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Spencer?
1,043 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 60M (FAA), in Spencer, Massachusetts.