Cleveland, Ohio · field elev 876 ft
Density Altitude at Cuyahoga County (KCGF)
Cuyahoga County sits at 876 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,538 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 | 26.4 | −1,118 ft | 33.6 | −613 ft |
| February | 28.1 | −998 ft | 36.3 | −426 ft |
| March | 36.4 | −419 ft | 44.8 | 155 ft |
| April | 48.0 | 371 ft | 57.6 | 1,008 ft |
| May | 58.9 | 1,093 ft | 68.7 | 1,726 ft |
| June | 67.7 | 1,662 ft | 77.4 | 2,276 ft |
| July | 72.0 | 1,936 ft | 81.6 | 2,538 ft |
| August | 70.3 | 1,828 ft | 79.9 | 2,432 ft |
| September | 64.4 | 1,450 ft | 74.1 | 2,069 ft |
| October | 53.2 | 718 ft | 61.7 | 1,275 ft |
| November | 42.0 | −35 ft | 49.3 | 458 ft |
| December | 31.9 | −732 ft | 38.5 | −274 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 KCGF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 876 ft — the air behaves like 2,563 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 877 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 KCGF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cuyahoga County reaches roughly 2,538 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 KCGF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,118 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,936 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 876 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cuyahoga County?
876 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCGF (ICAO) / CGF (FAA), in Cleveland, Ohio.