Newberry, Michigan · field elev 869 ft
Density Altitude at Luce County (KERY)
Luce County sits at 869 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,224 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 | 16.5 | −1,837 ft | 23.3 | −1,348 ft |
| February | 18.0 | −1,728 ft | 26.3 | −1,134 ft |
| March | 26.5 | −1,120 ft | 35.3 | −504 ft |
| April | 38.6 | −276 ft | 48.4 | 389 ft |
| May | 51.1 | 569 ft | 62.3 | 1,306 ft |
| June | 61.1 | 1,228 ft | 72.6 | 1,966 ft |
| July | 65.7 | 1,525 ft | 76.7 | 2,224 ft |
| August | 64.9 | 1,474 ft | 75.5 | 2,149 ft |
| September | 57.9 | 1,019 ft | 67.7 | 1,654 ft |
| October | 45.5 | 194 ft | 53.8 | 749 ft |
| November | 33.7 | −615 ft | 39.9 | −187 ft |
| December | 22.8 | −1,383 ft | 29.0 | −944 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 KERY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 869 ft — the air behaves like 2,243 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 870 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 KERY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Luce County reaches roughly 2,224 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 KERY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,837 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,525 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 869 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Luce County?
869 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KERY (ICAO) / ERY (FAA), in Newberry, Michigan.