Nunica, Michigan · field elev 629 ft
Density Altitude at Cherry Field (73G)
Cherry Field sits at 629 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,137 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 | 25.5 | −1,492 ft | 31.7 | −1,054 ft |
| February | 26.4 | −1,428 ft | 33.2 | −949 ft |
| March | 34.0 | −894 ft | 42.4 | −315 ft |
| April | 45.3 | −118 ft | 54.7 | 512 ft |
| May | 57.0 | 663 ft | 67.1 | 1,320 ft |
| June | 66.7 | 1,294 ft | 76.4 | 1,911 ft |
| July | 71.0 | 1,570 ft | 80.0 | 2,137 ft |
| August | 69.4 | 1,468 ft | 78.9 | 2,068 ft |
| September | 62.7 | 1,036 ft | 72.9 | 1,690 ft |
| October | 51.3 | 286 ft | 60.0 | 860 ft |
| November | 39.8 | −493 ft | 46.7 | −23 ft |
| December | 30.9 | −1,110 ft | 36.5 | −720 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 73G
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 629 ft — the air behaves like 2,137 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 630 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 73G in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cherry Field reaches roughly 2,137 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 73G on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,492 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,570 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 629 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cherry Field?
629 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 73G (FAA), in Nunica, Michigan.