Berrien Springs, Michigan · field elev 674 ft

Density Altitude at Andrews University Airpark (C20)

Andrews University Airpark sits at 674 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,397 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,397 ft station: NILES · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NILES (9 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 25.8 −1,414 ft 32.9 −914 ft
February 28.5 −1,223 ft 36.2 −685 ft
March 37.9 −567 ft 47.1 60 ft
April 49.2 201 ft 59.8 902 ft
May 59.8 902 ft 71.4 1,650 ft
June 69.1 1,504 ft 79.9 2,186 ft
July 72.3 1,707 ft 83.3 2,397 ft
August 71.0 1,625 ft 81.1 2,260 ft
September 64.4 1,201 ft 75.5 1,910 ft
October 52.9 448 ft 62.8 1,098 ft
November 41.2 −341 ft 49.1 194 ft
December 31.2 −1,033 ft 37.5 −595 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 C20

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,378 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,378 ft

Field elevation 674 ft — the air behaves like 2,378 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at C20 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Andrews University Airpark reaches roughly 2,397 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 C20 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,414 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,707 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 674 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Andrews University Airpark?

674 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is C20 (FAA), in Berrien Springs, Michigan.