Akron, Ohio · field elev 1,226 ft
Density Altitude at Akron-Canton Regional (KCAK)
Akron-Canton Regional sits at 1,226 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,132 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 | 27.9 | −575 ft | 35.5 | −45 ft |
| February | 30.2 | −413 ft | 38.6 | 168 ft |
| March | 38.9 | 189 ft | 48.4 | 831 ft |
| April | 50.8 | 991 ft | 61.8 | 1,713 ft |
| May | 61.3 | 1,680 ft | 72.3 | 2,384 ft |
| June | 69.9 | 2,232 ft | 80.4 | 2,891 ft |
| July | 73.9 | 2,485 ft | 84.3 | 3,132 ft |
| August | 72.3 | 2,384 ft | 82.7 | 3,033 ft |
| September | 65.4 | 1,945 ft | 75.9 | 2,611 ft |
| October | 53.7 | 1,183 ft | 63.4 | 1,816 ft |
| November | 42.5 | 434 ft | 50.7 | 985 ft |
| December | 33.0 | −218 ft | 39.9 | 257 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 KCAK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,226 ft — the air behaves like 3,113 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,227 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 KCAK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Akron-Canton Regional reaches roughly 3,132 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 KCAK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −575 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,485 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,226 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Akron-Canton Regional?
1,226 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCAK (ICAO) / CAK (FAA), in Akron, Ohio.