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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 302 ft — the air behaves like 1,737 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 303 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 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.