Buffalo, New York · field elev 589 ft
Density Altitude at Clarence Aerodrome (D51)
Clarence Aerodrome sits at 589 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,262 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 | 24.9 | −1,585 ft | 33.2 | −999 ft |
| February | 26.2 | −1,492 ft | 35.5 | −839 ft |
| March | 34.0 | −943 ft | 44.1 | −249 ft |
| April | 45.2 | −174 ft | 56.9 | 607 ft |
| May | 57.2 | 627 ft | 69.8 | 1,444 ft |
| June | 66.9 | 1,258 ft | 78.8 | 2,013 ft |
| July | 70.9 | 1,514 ft | 82.8 | 2,262 ft |
| August | 69.7 | 1,438 ft | 81.5 | 2,181 ft |
| September | 62.4 | 967 ft | 74.3 | 1,730 ft |
| October | 50.8 | 203 ft | 61.2 | 889 ft |
| November | 40.0 | −529 ft | 49.2 | 96 ft |
| December | 30.6 | −1,181 ft | 38.0 | −666 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 D51
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 589 ft — the air behaves like 2,274 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 590 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at D51 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Clarence Aerodrome reaches roughly 2,262 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 D51 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,585 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,514 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 589 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Clarence Aerodrome?
589 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is D51 (FAA), in Buffalo, New York.