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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 674 ft — the air behaves like 2,378 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 675 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 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.