Albion, New York · field elev 669 ft
Density Altitude at Pine Hill (9G6)
Pine Hill sits at 669 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,354 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 | 25.4 | −1,449 ft | 33.3 | −892 ft |
| February | 26.6 | −1,363 ft | 35.1 | −767 ft |
| March | 34.8 | −788 ft | 44.3 | −136 ft |
| April | 46.6 | 20 ft | 57.4 | 739 ft |
| May | 58.3 | 798 ft | 70.0 | 1,555 ft |
| June | 67.7 | 1,408 ft | 78.7 | 2,105 ft |
| July | 72.2 | 1,695 ft | 82.7 | 2,354 ft |
| August | 70.6 | 1,593 ft | 81.0 | 2,248 ft |
| September | 64.0 | 1,169 ft | 74.6 | 1,847 ft |
| October | 52.5 | 415 ft | 61.8 | 1,027 ft |
| November | 41.3 | −340 ft | 49.5 | 215 ft |
| December | 31.3 | −1,032 ft | 38.5 | −532 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 9G6
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 669 ft — the air behaves like 2,372 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 670 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 9G6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pine Hill reaches roughly 2,354 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 9G6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,449 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,695 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 669 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pine Hill?
669 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9G6 (FAA), in Albion, New York.