Huron, Ohio · field elev 609 ft
Density Altitude at Hinde (88D)
Hinde sits at 609 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,255 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 | 28.1 | −1,332 ft | 34.4 | −891 ft |
| February | 30.2 | −1,184 ft | 37.0 | −710 ft |
| March | 38.0 | −641 ft | 45.0 | −163 ft |
| April | 49.3 | 127 ft | 57.3 | 658 ft |
| May | 60.8 | 888 ft | 68.5 | 1,385 ft |
| June | 70.8 | 1,532 ft | 78.1 | 1,994 ft |
| July | 74.7 | 1,780 ft | 82.3 | 2,255 ft |
| August | 73.2 | 1,685 ft | 80.5 | 2,144 ft |
| September | 66.7 | 1,270 ft | 74.5 | 1,767 ft |
| October | 55.3 | 526 ft | 63.0 | 1,031 ft |
| November | 43.5 | −265 ft | 50.1 | 181 ft |
| December | 33.6 | −946 ft | 39.3 | −552 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 88D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 609 ft — the air behaves like 2,237 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 610 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 88D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hinde reaches roughly 2,255 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 88D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,332 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,780 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 609 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hinde?
609 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 88D (FAA), in Huron, Ohio.