Stonington, Maine · field elev 32 ft

Density Altitude at Stonington Municipal (93B)

Stonington Municipal sits at 32 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,218 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,218 ft station: BELFAST · 22 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BELFAST (22 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 19.8 −2,651 ft 29.5 −1,956 ft
February 21.9 −2,499 ft 32.2 −1,765 ft
March 30.1 −1,913 ft 39.7 −1,243 ft
April 41.3 −1,133 ft 51.5 −441 ft
May 52.1 −400 ft 62.9 313 ft
June 61.0 189 ft 71.5 869 ft
July 66.8 567 ft 77.0 1,218 ft
August 66.0 515 ft 76.4 1,180 ft
September 58.8 45 ft 69.5 740 ft
October 47.7 −696 ft 57.4 −48 ft
November 37.2 −1,416 ft 45.6 −839 ft
December 26.6 −2,162 ft 34.9 −1,576 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 93B

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,218 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,218 ft

Field elevation 32 ft — the air behaves like 1,218 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 93B in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stonington Municipal reaches roughly 1,218 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 93B on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,651 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 567 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 32 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Stonington Municipal?

32 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 93B (FAA), in Stonington, Maine.