Kalamazoo, Michigan · field elev 874 ft
Density Altitude at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (KAZO)
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International sits at 874 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,628 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 | 24.8 | −1,234 ft | 31.5 | −762 ft |
| February | 27.1 | −1,071 ft | 34.7 | −539 ft |
| March | 36.6 | −408 ft | 45.9 | 227 ft |
| April | 48.5 | 402 ft | 59.3 | 1,116 ft |
| May | 59.5 | 1,129 ft | 70.3 | 1,826 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 1,730 ft | 79.5 | 2,405 ft |
| July | 72.6 | 1,972 ft | 83.1 | 2,628 ft |
| August | 70.8 | 1,857 ft | 81.1 | 2,505 ft |
| September | 63.3 | 1,376 ft | 74.1 | 2,066 ft |
| October | 51.6 | 609 ft | 61.3 | 1,247 ft |
| November | 40.1 | −167 ft | 47.6 | 341 ft |
| December | 30.4 | −839 ft | 36.5 | −415 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 KAZO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 874 ft — the air behaves like 2,622 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 875 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 KAZO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International reaches roughly 2,628 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 KAZO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,234 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,972 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 874 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International?
874 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAZO (ICAO) / AZO (FAA), in Kalamazoo, Michigan.