Batavia, New York · field elev 914 ft
Density Altitude at Genesee County (KGVQ)
Genesee County sits at 914 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,485 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 | 23.4 | −1,284 ft | 31.0 | −747 ft |
| February | 24.9 | −1,177 ft | 33.1 | −600 ft |
| March | 33.4 | −580 ft | 42.4 | 40 ft |
| April | 45.3 | 236 ft | 55.7 | 930 ft |
| May | 57.3 | 1,035 ft | 67.9 | 1,722 ft |
| June | 66.3 | 1,619 ft | 76.4 | 2,260 ft |
| July | 70.4 | 1,881 ft | 80.0 | 2,485 ft |
| August | 68.9 | 1,786 ft | 78.5 | 2,392 ft |
| September | 62.4 | 1,367 ft | 72.4 | 2,008 ft |
| October | 50.9 | 612 ft | 60.0 | 1,211 ft |
| November | 39.7 | −145 ft | 47.6 | 391 ft |
| December | 29.3 | −866 ft | 36.2 | −385 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 KGVQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 914 ft — the air behaves like 2,485 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 915 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 KGVQ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Genesee County reaches roughly 2,485 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 KGVQ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,284 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,881 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 914 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Genesee County?
914 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGVQ (ICAO) / GVQ (FAA), in Batavia, New York.