Fremont, Michigan · field elev 772 ft

Density Altitude at Fremont Municipal (KFFX)

Fremont Municipal sits at 772 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,293 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,293 ft station: FREMONT 4 WSW · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FREMONT 4 WSW (2 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 22.7 −1,512 ft 29.6 −1,023 ft
February 24.0 −1,419 ft 31.8 −868 ft
March 32.6 −813 ft 42.0 −164 ft
April 44.1 −21 ft 54.8 695 ft
May 55.5 741 ft 66.7 1,470 ft
June 65.2 1,374 ft 76.2 2,074 ft
July 68.8 1,605 ft 79.7 2,293 ft
August 67.1 1,496 ft 77.9 2,180 ft
September 60.7 1,082 ft 71.4 1,771 ft
October 48.9 302 ft 58.7 951 ft
November 37.3 −487 ft 44.9 33 ft
December 28.0 −1,135 ft 34.4 −687 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 KFFX

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,312 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,312 ft

Field elevation 772 ft — the air behaves like 2,312 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KFFX in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fremont Municipal reaches roughly 2,293 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 KFFX on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,512 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,605 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 772 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Fremont Municipal?

772 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFFX (ICAO) / FFX (FAA), in Fremont, Michigan.