Binghamton, New York · field elev 1,636 ft
Density Altitude at Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (KBGM)
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field sits at 1,636 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,268 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 | 22.5 | −443 ft | 29.5 | 50 ft |
| February | 24.5 | −301 ft | 32.2 | 238 ft |
| March | 32.3 | 245 ft | 40.7 | 821 ft |
| April | 44.6 | 1,084 ft | 54.2 | 1,722 ft |
| May | 56.2 | 1,854 ft | 66.2 | 2,500 ft |
| June | 64.4 | 2,384 ft | 74.0 | 2,993 ft |
| July | 68.9 | 2,671 ft | 78.4 | 3,268 ft |
| August | 67.3 | 2,570 ft | 76.7 | 3,162 ft |
| September | 60.0 | 2,101 ft | 69.5 | 2,709 ft |
| October | 48.8 | 1,365 ft | 57.1 | 1,912 ft |
| November | 37.9 | 630 ft | 45.1 | 1,118 ft |
| December | 28.1 | −48 ft | 34.3 | 383 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 KBGM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,636 ft — the air behaves like 3,243 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,637 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 KBGM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field reaches roughly 3,268 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 KBGM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −443 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,671 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,636 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field?
1,636 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBGM (ICAO) / BGM (FAA), in Binghamton, New York.