Flint, Michigan · field elev 782 ft
Density Altitude at Bishop International (KFNT)
Bishop International sits at 782 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,454 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 | 23.0 | −1,478 ft | 29.9 | −989 ft |
| February | 24.7 | −1,357 ft | 32.8 | −786 ft |
| March | 34.2 | −689 ft | 43.3 | −63 ft |
| April | 46.0 | 120 ft | 56.7 | 832 ft |
| May | 57.4 | 878 ft | 68.9 | 1,623 ft |
| June | 67.1 | 1,508 ft | 78.2 | 2,211 ft |
| July | 70.9 | 1,751 ft | 82.1 | 2,454 ft |
| August | 69.1 | 1,636 ft | 79.9 | 2,318 ft |
| September | 61.7 | 1,159 ft | 73.1 | 1,891 ft |
| October | 50.2 | 402 ft | 60.1 | 1,055 ft |
| November | 38.8 | −371 ft | 46.6 | 160 ft |
| December | 28.7 | −1,074 ft | 34.9 | −640 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 KFNT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 782 ft — the air behaves like 2,448 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 783 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 KFNT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bishop International reaches roughly 2,454 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 KFNT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,478 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,751 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 782 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bishop International?
782 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFNT (ICAO) / FNT (FAA), in Flint, Michigan.