Three Rivers, Michigan · field elev 823 ft
Density Altitude at Three Rivers Municipal/Dr Haines (KHAI)
Three Rivers Municipal/Dr Haines sits at 823 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,517 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 | 23.9 | −1,362 ft | 31.2 | −847 ft |
| February | 26.1 | −1,206 ft | 34.4 | −624 ft |
| March | 35.4 | −554 ft | 45.0 | 103 ft |
| April | 47.0 | 238 ft | 57.8 | 955 ft |
| May | 58.5 | 1,001 ft | 69.4 | 1,706 ft |
| June | 67.9 | 1,610 ft | 78.6 | 2,287 ft |
| July | 71.4 | 1,833 ft | 82.3 | 2,517 ft |
| August | 69.6 | 1,718 ft | 80.2 | 2,386 ft |
| September | 62.6 | 1,268 ft | 74.1 | 2,004 ft |
| October | 50.7 | 486 ft | 61.2 | 1,177 ft |
| November | 39.1 | −299 ft | 47.4 | 265 ft |
| December | 29.4 | −973 ft | 36.1 | −506 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 KHAI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 823 ft — the air behaves like 2,498 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 824 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 KHAI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Three Rivers Municipal/Dr Haines reaches roughly 2,517 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 KHAI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,362 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,833 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 823 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Three Rivers Municipal/Dr Haines?
823 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHAI (ICAO) / HAI (FAA), in Three Rivers, Michigan.