Findlay, Ohio · field elev 813 ft
Density Altitude at Findlay (KFDY)
Findlay sits at 813 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,696 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 | 27.8 | −1,098 ft | 35.1 | −588 ft |
| February | 30.5 | −908 ft | 38.4 | −360 ft |
| March | 39.7 | −270 ft | 48.9 | 353 ft |
| April | 51.4 | 520 ft | 62.2 | 1,230 ft |
| May | 62.5 | 1,250 ft | 73.3 | 1,941 ft |
| June | 71.7 | 1,840 ft | 82.1 | 2,492 ft |
| July | 74.9 | 2,042 ft | 85.4 | 2,696 ft |
| August | 72.9 | 1,916 ft | 83.5 | 2,579 ft |
| September | 66.4 | 1,501 ft | 77.7 | 2,218 ft |
| October | 54.8 | 746 ft | 65.2 | 1,424 ft |
| November | 42.9 | −52 ft | 51.4 | 520 ft |
| December | 33.0 | −733 ft | 39.8 | −264 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 KFDY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 813 ft — the air behaves like 2,671 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 814 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 KFDY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Findlay reaches roughly 2,696 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 KFDY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,098 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,042 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 813 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Findlay?
813 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFDY (ICAO) / FDY (FAA), in Findlay, Ohio.