Hornell, New York · field elev 1,219 ft
Density Altitude at Hornell Municipal (KHTF)
Hornell Municipal sits at 1,219 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,920 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 | 21.2 | −1,059 ft | 30.0 | −436 ft |
| February | 22.9 | −937 ft | 32.8 | −241 ft |
| March | 30.9 | −373 ft | 41.4 | 350 ft |
| April | 42.7 | 439 ft | 55.2 | 1,273 ft |
| May | 54.7 | 1,241 ft | 68.1 | 2,109 ft |
| June | 63.3 | 1,801 ft | 76.3 | 2,627 ft |
| July | 67.7 | 2,083 ft | 81.0 | 2,920 ft |
| August | 66.1 | 1,981 ft | 78.6 | 2,771 ft |
| September | 59.2 | 1,535 ft | 71.3 | 2,312 ft |
| October | 47.6 | 769 ft | 58.2 | 1,470 ft |
| November | 36.7 | 29 ft | 45.6 | 635 ft |
| December | 27.5 | −611 ft | 35.3 | −68 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 KHTF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,219 ft — the air behaves like 2,920 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,220 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 KHTF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hornell Municipal reaches roughly 2,920 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 KHTF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,059 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,083 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,219 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hornell Municipal?
1,219 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHTF (ICAO) / HTF (FAA), in Hornell, New York.