Skaneateles, New York · field elev 1,039 ft
Density Altitude at Skaneateles Aero Drome (6B9)
Skaneateles Aero Drome sits at 1,039 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,706 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 | 23.3 | −1,134 ft | 31.3 | −570 ft |
| February | 24.7 | −1,035 ft | 33.4 | −424 ft |
| March | 32.1 | −514 ft | 41.6 | 140 ft |
| April | 44.6 | 344 ft | 55.2 | 1,051 ft |
| May | 56.9 | 1,163 ft | 68.6 | 1,920 ft |
| June | 66.2 | 1,766 ft | 76.9 | 2,444 ft |
| July | 70.7 | 2,054 ft | 81.1 | 2,706 ft |
| August | 69.1 | 1,952 ft | 79.7 | 2,619 ft |
| September | 61.9 | 1,489 ft | 72.4 | 2,161 ft |
| October | 50.3 | 726 ft | 59.4 | 1,326 ft |
| November | 39.5 | −3 ft | 47.5 | 539 ft |
| December | 29.9 | −668 ft | 36.8 | −188 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 6B9
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,039 ft — the air behaves like 2,700 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,040 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 6B9 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Skaneateles Aero Drome reaches roughly 2,706 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 6B9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,134 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,054 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,039 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Skaneateles Aero Drome?
1,039 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6B9 (FAA), in Skaneateles, New York.