Akron, New York · field elev 840 ft

Density Altitude at Akron/Jesson Field (9G3)

Akron/Jesson Field sits at 840 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,395 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,395 ft station: BATAVIA · 16 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BATAVIA (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 23.4 −1,377 ft 31.0 −839 ft
February 24.9 −1,270 ft 33.1 −693 ft
March 33.4 −672 ft 42.4 −52 ft
April 45.3 144 ft 55.7 838 ft
May 57.3 944 ft 67.9 1,631 ft
June 66.3 1,528 ft 76.4 2,170 ft
July 70.4 1,790 ft 80.0 2,395 ft
August 68.9 1,695 ft 78.5 2,301 ft
September 62.4 1,276 ft 72.4 1,917 ft
October 50.9 520 ft 60.0 1,120 ft
November 39.7 −237 ft 47.6 299 ft
December 29.3 −959 ft 36.2 −478 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 9G3

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,395 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,395 ft

Field elevation 840 ft — the air behaves like 2,395 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 9G3 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Akron/Jesson Field reaches roughly 2,395 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 9G3 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,377 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,790 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 840 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Akron/Jesson Field?

840 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9G3 (FAA), in Akron, New York.