Endicott, New York · field elev 833 ft

Density Altitude at Tri-Cities (KCZG)

Tri-Cities sits at 833 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,510 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,510 ft station: ENDICOTT · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ENDICOTT (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 24.1 −1,336 ft 33.7 −660 ft
February 25.6 −1,229 ft 35.9 −507 ft
March 33.8 −653 ft 44.6 88 ft
April 45.6 156 ft 58.0 981 ft
May 57.0 915 ft 70.3 1,775 ft
June 65.7 1,481 ft 78.4 2,286 ft
July 70.1 1,763 ft 82.0 2,510 ft
August 68.9 1,686 ft 81.0 2,448 ft
September 61.9 1,235 ft 74.4 2,035 ft
October 50.1 458 ft 61.2 1,190 ft
November 39.0 −294 ft 48.9 378 ft
December 30.4 −890 ft 38.5 −328 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,510 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,510 ft

Field elevation 833 ft — the air behaves like 2,510 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCZG in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tri-Cities reaches roughly 2,510 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 KCZG on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,336 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,763 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 833 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Tri-Cities?

833 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCZG (ICAO) / CZG (FAA), in Endicott, New York.