Corning, New York · field elev 962 ft
Density Altitude at Corning-Painted Post (7N1)
Corning-Painted Post sits at 962 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,668 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 | 23.5 | −1,217 ft | 33.1 | −541 ft |
| February | 25.0 | −1,110 ft | 35.8 | −353 ft |
| March | 32.5 | −582 ft | 44.0 | 208 ft |
| April | 44.3 | 228 ft | 57.5 | 1,107 ft |
| May | 55.5 | 976 ft | 69.6 | 1,889 ft |
| June | 64.6 | 1,569 ft | 77.9 | 2,413 ft |
| July | 69.1 | 1,857 ft | 82.0 | 2,668 ft |
| August | 67.8 | 1,774 ft | 80.8 | 2,593 ft |
| September | 60.5 | 1,303 ft | 73.7 | 2,149 ft |
| October | 49.2 | 558 ft | 61.5 | 1,368 ft |
| November | 38.2 | −188 ft | 48.7 | 524 ft |
| December | 29.5 | −792 ft | 38.0 | −202 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 7N1
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 962 ft — the air behaves like 2,668 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 963 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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- KELM — Elmira/Corning Regional
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- KHTF — Hornell Municipal
Hornell · elev 1,219 ft
- D82 — Ovid
Ovid · elev 1,062 ft
- 4N2 — Middlesex Valley
Middlesex · elev 770 ft
- KITH — Ithaca Tompkins International
Ithaca · elev 1,099 ft
- KDSV — Dansville Municipal
Dansville · elev 660 ft
- 92G — Midlakes
Gorham · elev 1,080 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 7N1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Corning-Painted Post reaches roughly 2,668 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 7N1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,217 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,857 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 962 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Corning-Painted Post?
962 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7N1 (FAA), in Corning, New York.