Corry, Pennsylvania · field elev 1,766 ft

Density Altitude at Corry-Lawrence (8G2)

Corry-Lawrence sits at 1,766 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,525 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,525 ft station: UNION CITY FILTRATION PLANT · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at UNION CITY FILTRATION PLANT (11 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 24.3 −153 ft 32.3 407 ft
February 24.8 −117 ft 34.5 559 ft
March 33.1 462 ft 43.2 1,151 ft
April 45.1 1,279 ft 56.4 2,027 ft
May 56.4 2,027 ft 68.2 2,786 ft
June 65.0 2,583 ft 75.9 3,271 ft
July 69.2 2,850 ft 80.0 3,525 ft
August 67.6 2,748 ft 78.7 3,445 ft
September 61.0 2,326 ft 72.7 3,071 ft
October 49.7 1,586 ft 61.0 2,326 ft
November 39.5 901 ft 48.3 1,493 ft
December 29.9 240 ft 37.3 751 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 8G2

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,525 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,525 ft

Field elevation 1,766 ft — the air behaves like 3,525 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 8G2 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Corry-Lawrence reaches roughly 3,525 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 8G2 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −153 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,850 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,766 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Corry-Lawrence?

1,766 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8G2 (FAA), in Corry, Pennsylvania.