Caro, Michigan · field elev 704 ft
Density Altitude at Tuscola Area (KCFS)
Tuscola Area sits at 704 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,347 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 | 22.0 | −1,648 ft | 29.4 | −1,122 ft |
| February | 23.1 | −1,569 ft | 31.5 | −974 ft |
| March | 32.4 | −911 ft | 41.7 | −269 ft |
| April | 44.4 | −86 ft | 55.3 | 644 ft |
| May | 56.4 | 716 ft | 68.0 | 1,470 ft |
| June | 66.3 | 1,361 ft | 78.1 | 2,110 ft |
| July | 70.7 | 1,643 ft | 81.9 | 2,347 ft |
| August | 68.6 | 1,508 ft | 79.9 | 2,222 ft |
| September | 61.5 | 1,050 ft | 72.9 | 1,782 ft |
| October | 49.7 | 272 ft | 59.8 | 939 ft |
| November | 38.3 | −502 ft | 46.1 | 29 ft |
| December | 28.3 | −1,199 ft | 34.6 | −758 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 KCFS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 704 ft — the air behaves like 2,353 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 705 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 KCFS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tuscola Area reaches roughly 2,347 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 KCFS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,648 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,643 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 704 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tuscola Area?
704 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCFS (ICAO) / CFS (FAA), in Caro, Michigan.