Kelleys Island, Ohio · field elev 598 ft
Density Altitude at Kelleys Island Land Field (89D)
Kelleys Island Land Field sits at 598 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,242 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 | −1,346 ft | 34.4 | −904 ft |
| February | 30.2 | −1,198 ft | 37.0 | −724 ft |
| March | 38.0 | −655 ft | 45.0 | −177 ft |
| April | 49.3 | 113 ft | 57.3 | 645 ft |
| May | 60.8 | 874 ft | 68.5 | 1,372 ft |
| June | 70.8 | 1,519 ft | 78.1 | 1,980 ft |
| July | 74.7 | 1,766 ft | 82.3 | 2,242 ft |
| August | 73.2 | 1,671 ft | 80.5 | 2,130 ft |
| September | 66.7 | 1,256 ft | 74.5 | 1,754 ft |
| October | 55.3 | 513 ft | 63.0 | 1,017 ft |
| November | 43.5 | −278 ft | 50.1 | 167 ft |
| December | 33.6 | −960 ft | 39.3 | −566 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 89D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 598 ft — the air behaves like 2,223 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 599 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 89D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kelleys Island Land Field reaches roughly 2,242 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 89D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,346 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,766 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 598 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kelleys Island Land Field?
598 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 89D (FAA), in Kelleys Island, Ohio.