Sault Ste Marie, Michigan · field elev 716 ft
Density Altitude at Sault Ste Marie Municipal/Sanderson Field (KANJ)
Sault Ste Marie Municipal/Sanderson Field sits at 716 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,043 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 | 16.2 | −2,052 ft | 24.0 | −1,489 ft |
| February | 17.8 | −1,935 ft | 26.4 | −1,319 ft |
| March | 26.7 | −1,297 ft | 35.5 | −681 ft |
| April | 39.4 | −412 ft | 48.5 | 206 ft |
| May | 52.1 | 447 ft | 63.2 | 1,175 ft |
| June | 61.1 | 1,039 ft | 72.5 | 1,772 ft |
| July | 66.0 | 1,356 ft | 76.8 | 2,043 ft |
| August | 65.6 | 1,331 ft | 75.8 | 1,980 ft |
| September | 58.4 | 863 ft | 68.0 | 1,485 ft |
| October | 46.3 | 58 ft | 54.1 | 579 ft |
| November | 34.8 | −729 ft | 41.2 | −288 ft |
| December | 23.8 | −1,504 ft | 30.5 | −1,029 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 KANJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 716 ft — the air behaves like 2,056 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 717 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 KANJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sault Ste Marie Municipal/Sanderson Field reaches roughly 2,043 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 KANJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,052 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,356 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 716 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sault Ste Marie Municipal/Sanderson Field?
716 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KANJ (ICAO) / ANJ (FAA), in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.