Albany, New York · field elev 285 ft
Density Altitude at Albany International (KALB)
Albany International sits at 285 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,959 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 | 24.4 | −2,002 ft | 32.8 | −1,407 ft |
| February | 26.8 | −1,830 ft | 36.0 | −1,184 ft |
| March | 35.7 | −1,205 ft | 45.3 | −545 ft |
| April | 48.1 | −355 ft | 59.2 | 383 ft |
| May | 59.6 | 409 ft | 71.2 | 1,160 ft |
| June | 68.4 | 981 ft | 79.4 | 1,679 ft |
| July | 73.1 | 1,281 ft | 83.9 | 1,959 ft |
| August | 71.4 | 1,173 ft | 82.0 | 1,841 ft |
| September | 63.5 | 664 ft | 74.4 | 1,364 ft |
| October | 51.4 | −134 ft | 61.6 | 540 ft |
| November | 40.5 | −873 ft | 49.3 | −275 ft |
| December | 30.4 | −1,576 ft | 38.2 | −1,031 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 KALB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 285 ft — the air behaves like 1,965 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 286 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 KALB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Albany International reaches roughly 1,959 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 KALB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,002 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,281 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 285 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Albany International?
285 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KALB (ICAO) / ALB (FAA), in Albany, New York.