Jackson, Ohio · field elev 726 ft

Density Altitude at James A Rhodes (KJRO)

James A Rhodes sits at 726 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,361 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,361 ft station: JACKSON 3 NW · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at JACKSON 3 NW (10 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 28.9 −1,130 ft 37.0 −565 ft
February 31.8 −926 ft 40.8 −303 ft
March 40.6 −317 ft 50.9 379 ft
April 52.2 466 ft 64.4 1,265 ft
May 60.7 1,025 ft 71.8 1,739 ft
June 68.3 1,516 ft 78.7 2,174 ft
July 71.9 1,746 ft 81.7 2,361 ft
August 70.6 1,663 ft 80.5 2,286 ft
September 64.3 1,259 ft 74.7 1,923 ft
October 52.8 505 ft 63.4 1,201 ft
November 42.1 −215 ft 51.7 432 ft
December 33.6 −800 ft 41.3 −269 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,380 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,380 ft

Field elevation 726 ft — the air behaves like 2,380 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KJRO in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at James A Rhodes reaches roughly 2,361 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 KJRO on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,130 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,746 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 726 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of James A Rhodes?

726 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJRO (ICAO) / JRO (FAA), in Jackson, Ohio.