Newark, New Jersey · field elev 18 ft
Density Altitude at Newark Liberty International (KEWR)
Newark Liberty International sits at 18 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,819 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 | 32.8 | −1,741 ft | 40.0 | −1,240 ft |
| February | 35.1 | −1,580 ft | 43.0 | −1,034 ft |
| March | 42.5 | −1,068 ft | 50.9 | −498 ft |
| April | 53.3 | −337 ft | 62.6 | 276 ft |
| May | 63.3 | 322 ft | 72.6 | 922 ft |
| June | 72.7 | 928 ft | 81.8 | 1,502 ft |
| July | 78.2 | 1,277 ft | 86.9 | 1,819 ft |
| August | 76.4 | 1,163 ft | 84.7 | 1,683 ft |
| September | 69.2 | 704 ft | 77.7 | 1,245 ft |
| October | 57.5 | −59 ft | 66.0 | 498 ft |
| November | 47.0 | −761 ft | 54.9 | −231 ft |
| December | 38.0 | −1,378 ft | 44.8 | −911 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 KEWR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 18 ft — the air behaves like 1,825 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 19 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 KEWR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Newark Liberty International reaches roughly 1,819 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 KEWR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,741 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,277 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 18 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Newark Liberty International?
18 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEWR (ICAO) / EWR (FAA), in Newark, New Jersey.