Newfane, New York · field elev 360 ft
Density Altitude at Hollands International Field (85N)
Hollands International Field sits at 360 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,989 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 | 26.4 | −1,765 ft | 33.6 | −1,257 ft |
| February | 27.4 | −1,694 ft | 35.5 | −1,125 ft |
| March | 34.1 | −1,222 ft | 43.0 | −608 ft |
| April | 44.9 | −479 ft | 55.1 | 205 ft |
| May | 56.8 | 318 ft | 67.6 | 1,022 ft |
| June | 67.2 | 996 ft | 77.4 | 1,645 ft |
| July | 72.7 | 1,348 ft | 82.9 | 1,989 ft |
| August | 71.0 | 1,239 ft | 81.2 | 1,883 ft |
| September | 63.9 | 783 ft | 74.1 | 1,437 ft |
| October | 52.7 | 46 ft | 61.5 | 626 ft |
| November | 41.6 | −704 ft | 49.5 | −168 ft |
| December | 32.3 | −1,348 ft | 38.5 | −917 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 85N
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 360 ft — the air behaves like 1,995 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 361 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 85N in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hollands International Field reaches roughly 1,989 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 85N on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,765 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,348 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 360 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hollands International Field?
360 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 85N (FAA), in Newfane, New York.