Olean, New York · field elev 1,420 ft
Density Altitude at Giermek Exec (8G3)
Giermek Exec sits at 1,420 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,122 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 | 22.4 | −721 ft | 31.7 | −66 ft |
| February | 24.6 | −565 ft | 34.4 | 121 ft |
| March | 32.1 | −39 ft | 43.1 | 715 ft |
| April | 44.5 | 810 ft | 56.5 | 1,607 ft |
| May | 56.0 | 1,574 ft | 68.3 | 2,368 ft |
| June | 64.2 | 2,106 ft | 76.0 | 2,854 ft |
| July | 68.6 | 2,387 ft | 80.3 | 3,122 ft |
| August | 67.0 | 2,285 ft | 78.7 | 3,022 ft |
| September | 60.8 | 1,887 ft | 72.6 | 2,641 ft |
| October | 49.1 | 1,118 ft | 59.8 | 1,822 ft |
| November | 37.9 | 362 ft | 47.3 | 998 ft |
| December | 28.9 | −262 ft | 37.1 | 307 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 8G3
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,420 ft — the air behaves like 3,103 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,421 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 8G3 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Giermek Exec reaches roughly 3,122 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 8G3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −721 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,387 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,420 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Giermek Exec?
1,420 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8G3 (FAA), in Olean, New York.