Akron, Ohio · field elev 1,067 ft
Density Altitude at Akron Fulton International (KAKR)
Akron Fulton International sits at 1,067 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,987 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 | 28.8 | −710 ft | 36.7 | −160 ft |
| February | 31.0 | −556 ft | 39.6 | 39 ft |
| March | 39.4 | 25 ft | 49.1 | 681 ft |
| April | 51.1 | 814 ft | 62.4 | 1,556 ft |
| May | 61.7 | 1,510 ft | 72.9 | 2,227 ft |
| June | 70.4 | 2,069 ft | 81.2 | 2,746 ft |
| July | 74.5 | 2,328 ft | 85.1 | 2,987 ft |
| August | 73.0 | 2,234 ft | 83.6 | 2,895 ft |
| September | 65.9 | 1,781 ft | 76.9 | 2,479 ft |
| October | 54.4 | 1,033 ft | 64.5 | 1,691 ft |
| November | 43.1 | 277 ft | 51.7 | 854 ft |
| December | 33.9 | −354 ft | 41.0 | 134 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 KAKR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,067 ft — the air behaves like 2,981 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,068 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 KAKR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Akron Fulton International reaches roughly 2,987 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 KAKR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −710 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,328 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,067 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Akron Fulton International?
1,067 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAKR (ICAO) / AKR (FAA), in Akron, Ohio.