Evart, Michigan · field elev 1,020 ft

Density Altitude at Evart Municipal (9C8)

Evart Municipal sits at 1,020 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,695 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,695 ft station: BIG RAPIDS WTP · 16 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BIG RAPIDS WTP (16 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 20.4 −1,366 ft 28.2 −811 ft
February 21.8 −1,265 ft 31.4 −587 ft
March 30.9 −622 ft 42.0 144 ft
April 42.9 205 ft 54.8 1,001 ft
May 55.4 1,041 ft 67.6 1,833 ft
June 65.1 1,672 ft 77.2 2,440 ft
July 69.2 1,935 ft 81.3 2,695 ft
August 67.0 1,794 ft 79.0 2,552 ft
September 59.3 1,296 ft 71.6 2,087 ft
October 47.2 496 ft 58.1 1,218 ft
November 35.8 −281 ft 44.1 287 ft
December 26.3 −945 ft 33.2 −461 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 9C8

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,677 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,677 ft

Field elevation 1,020 ft — the air behaves like 2,677 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 9C8 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Evart Municipal reaches roughly 2,695 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 9C8 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,366 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,935 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,020 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Evart Municipal?

1,020 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9C8 (FAA), in Evart, Michigan.