Ogdensburg, New York · field elev 302 ft

Density Altitude at Ogdensburg International (KOGS)

Ogdensburg International sits at 302 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,718 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,718 ft station: OGDENSBURG 4 NE · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at OGDENSBURG 4 NE (3 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 16.9 −2,522 ft 25.9 −1,873 ft
February 18.9 −2,376 ft 28.5 −1,688 ft
March 28.8 −1,667 ft 38.1 −1,017 ft
April 43.0 −680 ft 52.2 −59 ft
May 56.4 220 ft 66.3 866 ft
June 65.6 821 ft 75.5 1,454 ft
July 70.5 1,136 ft 79.7 1,718 ft
August 68.9 1,034 ft 78.8 1,662 ft
September 60.8 509 ft 71.2 1,181 ft
October 48.5 −307 ft 57.1 266 ft
November 36.6 −1,121 ft 44.5 −578 ft
December 24.9 −1,944 ft 32.2 −1,428 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 KOGS

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,737 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,737 ft

Field elevation 302 ft — the air behaves like 1,737 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KOGS in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ogdensburg International reaches roughly 1,718 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 KOGS on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,522 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,136 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 302 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Ogdensburg International?

302 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOGS (ICAO) / OGS (FAA), in Ogdensburg, New York.