Erie, Pennsylvania · field elev 732 ft
Density Altitude at Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (KERI)
Erie International/Tom Ridge Field sits at 732 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,331 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 | 28.2 | −1,171 ft | 35.2 | −682 ft |
| February | 28.9 | −1,122 ft | 36.5 | −592 ft |
| March | 36.1 | −619 ft | 44.3 | −58 ft |
| April | 47.4 | 152 ft | 56.8 | 777 ft |
| May | 58.8 | 909 ft | 68.3 | 1,524 ft |
| June | 68.2 | 1,517 ft | 77.1 | 2,081 ft |
| July | 72.7 | 1,804 ft | 81.1 | 2,331 ft |
| August | 71.5 | 1,728 ft | 79.9 | 2,256 ft |
| September | 65.2 | 1,324 ft | 73.7 | 1,867 ft |
| October | 54.3 | 612 ft | 62.3 | 1,137 ft |
| November | 43.6 | −105 ft | 50.5 | 360 ft |
| December | 34.1 | −758 ft | 40.2 | −337 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 KERI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 732 ft — the air behaves like 2,325 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 733 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 KERI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Erie International/Tom Ridge Field reaches roughly 2,331 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 KERI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,171 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,804 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 732 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Erie International/Tom Ridge Field?
732 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KERI (ICAO) / ERI (FAA), in Erie, Pennsylvania.