Bellaire, Michigan · field elev 623 ft

Density Altitude at Antrim County (KACB)

Antrim County sits at 623 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,291 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,291 ft station: E JORDAN · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at E JORDAN (12 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 22.7 −1,699 ft 30.4 −1,153 ft
February 23.6 −1,635 ft 32.9 −978 ft
March 32.0 −1,041 ft 42.9 −288 ft
April 43.6 −240 ft 56.0 590 ft
May 55.7 570 ft 70.0 1,498 ft
June 65.0 1,177 ft 79.2 2,080 ft
July 68.9 1,428 ft 82.6 2,291 ft
August 67.4 1,332 ft 80.9 2,186 ft
September 60.6 892 ft 73.7 1,734 ft
October 49.4 151 ft 60.3 872 ft
November 38.4 −596 ft 46.5 −44 ft
December 28.8 −1,265 ft 35.4 −804 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 KACB

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,316 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,316 ft

Field elevation 623 ft — the air behaves like 2,316 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KACB in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Antrim County reaches roughly 2,291 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 KACB on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,699 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,428 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 623 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Antrim County?

623 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KACB (ICAO) / ACB (FAA), in Bellaire, Michigan.