Elmira/Corning, New York · field elev 955 ft
Density Altitude at Elmira/Corning Regional (KELM)
Elmira/Corning Regional sits at 955 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,684 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 | 25.1 | −1,112 ft | 33.8 | −501 ft |
| February | 26.6 | −1,005 ft | 36.3 | −327 ft |
| March | 34.6 | −445 ft | 44.9 | 260 ft |
| April | 46.0 | 334 ft | 58.3 | 1,151 ft |
| May | 57.3 | 1,085 ft | 70.4 | 1,931 ft |
| June | 65.8 | 1,637 ft | 78.1 | 2,417 ft |
| July | 70.2 | 1,919 ft | 82.4 | 2,684 ft |
| August | 68.9 | 1,836 ft | 81.0 | 2,597 ft |
| September | 61.3 | 1,347 ft | 73.1 | 2,103 ft |
| October | 50.1 | 609 ft | 61.4 | 1,353 ft |
| November | 39.3 | −121 ft | 49.1 | 542 ft |
| December | 30.9 | −703 ft | 38.7 | −162 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 KELM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 955 ft — the air behaves like 2,659 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 956 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 KELM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Elmira/Corning Regional reaches roughly 2,684 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 KELM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,112 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,919 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 955 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Elmira/Corning Regional?
955 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KELM (ICAO) / ELM (FAA), in Elmira/Corning, New York.