Wellsville, New York · field elev 2,125 ft
Density Altitude at Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field (KELZ)
Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field sits at 2,125 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,840 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 | 23.2 | 219 ft | 29.2 | 640 ft |
| February | 25.4 | 374 ft | 32.1 | 841 ft |
| March | 32.9 | 896 ft | 40.9 | 1,442 ft |
| April | 44.7 | 1,697 ft | 54.3 | 2,332 ft |
| May | 55.9 | 2,437 ft | 65.5 | 3,055 ft |
| June | 63.8 | 2,947 ft | 72.9 | 3,522 ft |
| July | 68.4 | 3,239 ft | 78.0 | 3,840 ft |
| August | 66.7 | 3,132 ft | 75.9 | 3,709 ft |
| September | 59.7 | 2,683 ft | 68.6 | 3,252 ft |
| October | 49.1 | 1,990 ft | 57.0 | 2,508 ft |
| November | 38.4 | 1,272 ft | 44.7 | 1,697 ft |
| December | 28.7 | 605 ft | 34.0 | 971 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 KELZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,125 ft — the air behaves like 3,840 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,126 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 KELZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field reaches roughly 3,840 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 KELZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 219 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,239 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,125 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field?
2,125 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KELZ (ICAO) / ELZ (FAA), in Wellsville, New York.