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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,132 ft station: AKRON CANTON RGNL AP · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at AKRON CANTON RGNL AP (1 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,113 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,113 ft

Field elevation 1,226 ft — the air behaves like 3,113 ft.

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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.