Alma, Michigan · field elev 754 ft

Density Altitude at Gratiot Community (KAMN)

Gratiot Community sits at 754 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,426 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,426 ft station: ALMA · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ALMA (5 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 22.0 −1,585 ft 29.1 −1,080 ft
February 23.7 −1,463 ft 32.0 −877 ft
March 33.0 −807 ft 42.6 −146 ft
April 45.2 31 ft 55.9 745 ft
May 57.0 818 ft 68.5 1,564 ft
June 66.9 1,461 ft 78.1 2,171 ft
July 70.8 1,710 ft 82.2 2,426 ft
August 69.0 1,595 ft 80.1 2,296 ft
September 61.3 1,099 ft 72.9 1,844 ft
October 49.7 333 ft 60.0 1,014 ft
November 37.7 −481 ft 45.8 71 ft
December 28.2 −1,144 ft 34.5 −703 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 KAMN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,414 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,414 ft

Field elevation 754 ft — the air behaves like 2,414 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KAMN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gratiot Community reaches roughly 2,426 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 KAMN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,585 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,710 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 754 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Gratiot Community?

754 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAMN (ICAO) / AMN (FAA), in Alma, Michigan.