Battle Creek, Michigan · field elev 952 ft
Density Altitude at Battle Creek Exec At Kellogg Field (KBTL)
Battle Creek Exec At Kellogg Field sits at 952 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,717 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 | 24.3 | −1,172 ft | 31.3 | −679 ft |
| February | 26.4 | −1,023 ft | 34.1 | −484 ft |
| March | 36.3 | −331 ft | 45.4 | 290 ft |
| April | 48.0 | 465 ft | 58.6 | 1,167 ft |
| May | 59.4 | 1,219 ft | 70.1 | 1,909 ft |
| June | 68.9 | 1,832 ft | 79.4 | 2,494 ft |
| July | 72.5 | 2,061 ft | 83.0 | 2,717 ft |
| August | 70.8 | 1,953 ft | 80.9 | 2,587 ft |
| September | 63.5 | 1,485 ft | 74.0 | 2,156 ft |
| October | 51.6 | 705 ft | 61.2 | 1,336 ft |
| November | 39.8 | −91 ft | 47.3 | 418 ft |
| December | 30.0 | −770 ft | 36.3 | −331 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 KBTL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 952 ft — the air behaves like 2,717 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 953 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 KBTL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Battle Creek Exec At Kellogg Field reaches roughly 2,717 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 KBTL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,172 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,061 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 952 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Battle Creek Exec At Kellogg Field?
952 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBTL (ICAO) / BTL (FAA), in Battle Creek, Michigan.