Charlotte, Michigan · field elev 891 ft
Density Altitude at Fitch H Beach (KFPK)
Fitch H Beach sits at 891 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,550 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 | 22.4 | −1,384 ft | 29.8 | −860 ft |
| February | 24.6 | −1,227 ft | 32.9 | −643 ft |
| March | 33.7 | −587 ft | 43.3 | 72 ft |
| April | 45.6 | 228 ft | 56.7 | 967 ft |
| May | 57.4 | 1,013 ft | 68.4 | 1,725 ft |
| June | 66.8 | 1,623 ft | 77.5 | 2,301 ft |
| July | 70.6 | 1,866 ft | 81.5 | 2,550 ft |
| August | 68.7 | 1,745 ft | 79.3 | 2,413 ft |
| September | 61.6 | 1,287 ft | 72.9 | 2,012 ft |
| October | 50.0 | 523 ft | 60.2 | 1,196 ft |
| November | 38.1 | −283 ft | 46.3 | 275 ft |
| December | 28.5 | −951 ft | 35.1 | −490 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 KFPK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 891 ft — the air behaves like 2,581 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 892 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 KFPK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fitch H Beach reaches roughly 2,550 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 KFPK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,384 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,866 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 891 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fitch H Beach?
891 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFPK (ICAO) / FPK (FAA), in Charlotte, Michigan.