Salem, Ohio · field elev 1,327 ft
Density Altitude at Koons (8G8)
Koons sits at 1,327 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,095 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 | −554 ft | 34.0 | −23 ft |
| February | 29.1 | −364 ft | 37.7 | 232 ft |
| March | 37.5 | 218 ft | 47.6 | 903 ft |
| April | 49.4 | 1,023 ft | 60.6 | 1,759 ft |
| May | 59.0 | 1,655 ft | 70.0 | 2,362 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 2,203 ft | 78.2 | 2,878 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 2,445 ft | 81.7 | 3,095 ft |
| August | 70.4 | 2,388 ft | 81.0 | 3,051 ft |
| September | 63.3 | 1,934 ft | 74.3 | 2,634 ft |
| October | 52.2 | 1,209 ft | 62.6 | 1,889 ft |
| November | 40.9 | 451 ft | 49.5 | 1,030 ft |
| December | 31.6 | −189 ft | 38.6 | 294 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 8G8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,327 ft — the air behaves like 3,113 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,328 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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Youngstown · elev 1,070 ft
- 2D1 — Lee Field
Alliance · elev 1,062 ft
- 5D6 — Parsons
Carrollton · elev 1,270 ft
- 02G — Columbiana County
East Liverpool · elev 1,161 ft
- 04G — Lansdowne
Youngstown · elev 1,044 ft
- 41N — Braceville
Newton Falls · elev 900 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 8G8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Koons reaches roughly 3,095 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 8G8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −554 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,445 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,327 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Koons?
1,327 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8G8 (FAA), in Salem, Ohio.