Niagara Falls, New York · field elev 592 ft

Density Altitude at Niagara Falls International (KIAG)

Niagara Falls International sits at 592 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,135 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,135 ft station: NIAGARA FALLS INTL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NIAGARA FALLS INTL AP (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 24.2 −1,631 ft 31.5 −1,114 ft
February 25.0 −1,574 ft 32.7 −1,030 ft
March 33.0 −1,009 ft 41.4 −429 ft
April 44.4 −225 ft 54.5 453 ft
May 56.6 591 ft 67.6 1,307 ft
June 66.3 1,223 ft 76.3 1,860 ft
July 71.0 1,524 ft 80.7 2,135 ft
August 69.4 1,422 ft 79.1 2,035 ft
September 62.3 964 ft 72.5 1,620 ft
October 50.6 193 ft 59.5 782 ft
November 39.7 −546 ft 47.4 −22 ft
December 30.2 −1,206 ft 36.7 −752 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 KIAG

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,154 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,154 ft

Field elevation 592 ft — the air behaves like 2,154 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KIAG in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Niagara Falls International reaches roughly 2,135 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 KIAG on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,631 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,524 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 592 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Niagara Falls International?

592 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIAG (ICAO) / IAG (FAA), in Niagara Falls, New York.